Category Archives: Personal

What is in a seed?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

At close to 90 years of age, my mother, Rispah Grace, has had her share of health challenges. When my dad passed away in 2002 due to prostate cancer, my mother already had been suffering from diabetes and high blood … Continue reading →

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God’s Healing Garden

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

Some of the herbs I have found to be helpful in staying healthy are readily available. In fact, quite often we throw away some of these very vital ingredients. Corn silk is one of these; papaya seed is another. These … Continue reading →

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Staying Healthy

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

If there were ever a time when just about everyone is striving for good health, it is now. Being physically, spiritually and emotionally strong is not out of reach. But it takes some work and quite often certain sacrifices. It … Continue reading →

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A Lump of Figs

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

I walked into the doctor’s office armed with my latest PSA results. After giving the result slip to the receptionist, I knew they were now in my personal file that the doctor was holding. “How are you today, Reverend?” Professor … Continue reading →

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Mteja?

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

Mteja is the Swahili word for “subscriber.” It is the first word spoken by the sweet, friendly recorded voice that comes on when you call someone and they don’t answer. By default, the word has come to mean “not available” … Continue reading →

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Learning curve

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

Learning to navigate a zillion different online platforms might not be as difficult for you as it has been for me… trying to learn how to put Sunday services on Facebook; (do you know how many cables and connections and … Continue reading →

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Recalculating

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

Greetings from Kenya. We trust that you are yours and staying safe and well. Here in Kenya, despite a curfew and border closures, many coronavirus cases are being identified daily. Until a week ago, the numbers were relatively low. But … Continue reading →

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Ahead of time

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Omondis In Kenya

A conspicuous pattern has emerged in our family. When, on occasion, we receive unexpected finances, a crazy-big need comes along soon after. It means the “extra” resources are needed for that “extra” expense. That really used to frustrate me. “Aaach … Continue reading →

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My Heart Leaped for Joy

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Omondis In Kenya

It was a special day. In the company of a missionary friend, we were walking casually through the market of a coastal town. All of the sudden, our friend stopped. “There she is,” he exclaimed under his breath. I watched … Continue reading →

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Fulfillment

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Omondis In Kenya

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 →

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