Category Archives: Personal

Mteja?

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

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

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

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

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

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

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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At the 11th Hour

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

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 →

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