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Fulfillment
We are heading back to Kenya after a “quick trip” to the States and Canada. Several highlights stand out: The Stasi tribe. We visited Luke and Brittany and family, now together with their six children AT HOME (where they belong!) … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Cultures, development, DOVE Africa Center, Family, Inspiration, Justice, Missions, Personal
Tagged cultural reflections, DOVE Africa Center, inspirational, justice, missions, personal updates
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At the 11th Hour
Tensions were high among nomadic tribes in northeastern Kenya. The Boran and the Gabra had started a revenge cycle. It was a familiar pattern among tribes in the area. This time, a Boran man suspected to be a cattle thief … Continue reading
Posted in Cultures, development, Inspiration, Justice, Life Matters, Missions, Personal, Prayer
Tagged Kenya, prayer
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Safe
Another terrorist attack has seized Nairobi. The attack that began after 3 p.m. yesterday has left several people with gunshot wounds and a total of 14 dead. We are encouraged that before some of our elite forces entered the building, … Continue reading
Posted in Cultures, Justice, Kenya politics, Prayer
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Curses
Curses. We kind of know what they are. In the back of my mind, I know well the maxim, especially in the Old Testament, that blessings follow obedience and curses follow disobedience. I am also aware of the many “if” … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Bible Read-a-Thon, Justice
Tagged accountability, Bible, changed thinking, choice, correction, justice
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Trapped
We are all rejoicing with the phenomenal finding and courageous rescue of 12 young men and their coach in Thailand. I must admit that when seven days of being trapped in the cave turned to eight and then nine, I … Continue reading
Healing for Kenya
Kenya’s 16th Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi on Thursday was an historic event. Kenya’s President and his deputy (Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto) publicly asked for forgiveness from the opposition leaders, Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka. Relief and excitement were bursting … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Cultures, development, Justice, Kenya politics, Prayer
Tagged changed thinking, cultural reflections, justice, Kenya
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Restored
God’s favor as regards the Prayer Center has been quite evident in the last several months. However, we are totally in awe of what happened this week: a ten-meter-wide strip of land part of the way up our property border … Continue reading
Outstanding Faith
Rahab rises from the rubble of Jericho and a life of harlotry to being a “hero of faith” on the Hebrews 11 roster. Her turning point began with the visit to Jericho by Joshua’s two spies. Rahab not only welcomed … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Hidden treasures, Inspiration, Justice
Tagged Bible, choice, devotional
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Unwavering Resolve
In a world of compromise and indecision, God is looking for men and women of great resolve. Esther comes in the kingdom at a time of great fear and a simmering holocaust. The king has just banished a queen who … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Hidden treasures, Inspiration, Justice, Prayer
Tagged Bible, choice, inspirational
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TOO Many “Christmas-es”
Based on 33 years of living in Nairobi, I have come to associate Christmas with a deserted city — no traffic on the roads, no people in the shops, offices closed and staff not showing up to work. Things basically … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Cultures, Justice, Kenya politics
Tagged cultural reflections, elections, justice, Kenya, personal updates
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