Merry Christmas from Africa! As we celebrate the birth of our Savior here (while sweating!), I am especially thankful to consider how God came to make a way for us and now—as if that wasn’t marvelous enough—He includes us in the process of Kingdom expansion! Many of you have been praying for “Stephanie.” A few […]
Region: Africa
Cookies, Chocolate and Christ
Our Christmas Party on Friday was a great celebration. The English center was packed with students and friends who enjoyed the taste of Christmas cookies while drinking the bissap wassail tea and hot chocolate. Then we read the full Christmas story from the Injil (the Gospels), sang Christmas carols in their heart language and watched […]
Something so beautiful about Jesus
In the little shop where I spend time daily, I proclaim Jesus. I proclaim that Jesus is good, that Jesus is the Father’s one, only, and best plan for us. I treasure Jesus before my friend who runs the shop and before the whole community. In words I lift Jesus up. I share his daily […]
The Courage to Share – Beautiful!
We went to breakfast at a local restaurant. After we ate, Nina worked up the courage to tell Alan that she is a follower of Jesus. It took her a good five minutes of telling him that she had a secret and making him promise to not tell anyone before the words escaped her mouth. […]
“Precious” needs a strong tower
“Precious” fled when her village was savagely destroyed. She has no idea where her parents or sister are, or if they are still alive. She made her way across lawless countryside to a city she randomly selected on a map. Miraculously, she was spared when other girls were abused by vicious soldiers. Somehow the Father […]
Are you a Muslim?
I’m going to the wedding of the sister of “Xavier,” a close friend and student. He invited me months ago, urged me to write down the date and begged me to not forget. It will mean a lot to him and his family that I go. Weddings are always exciting. Lots of people will attend. […]
Moments
Unforgettable moments can come unexpectedly any day. Today was one of those days. We stopped by “Stephanie’s” house to bring food and greet her family. Her family wasn’t there but we visited with Stephanie. We chatted about everything from school to cooking and to how much we love Jesus. Then it happened–one of those moments […]
But the Truth that will prevail…
“Norah” was on break from her Islamic studies where she’s preparing to be an Islamic teacher. It was great to see her again and catch up. She had sent Islamic books home with family members to pass on to me and was excited I’d received them. As she returned to her studies today, I sent […]
I just want to know the Truth, why won’t God show me?
In a meeting with “Nina” where we studied the Word, she became frustrated again. “I just want to know the Truth. Why won’t God show me?” We talked about the desire for God in the heart of every person and how He’s growing that desire in her. We discussed what it would be like if […]
What does “Christian” mean?
I met a long-time friend, “Jewel”, during Ramadan and then again today. I’ve prayed in the name of Jesus for her healing before but she would remind me that she believes “Jesus isn’t God, only God is God.” Before she came today, I asked God to show me how to lift up Jesus. I asked […]
