Archive for November, 2011

The swimming pool

Posted: November 19, 2011 in Uncategorized

Long ago, someone at the top thought it was not prudent for missionaries to own pools.  They were obviously stationed somewhere like a city or somewhere in a cold climate.  I am certain whoever made that call had never visited Luangwa.  As unfortunate as it is, there are still alternative ways to keep one’s self [...]

Teaching T.E.E.

Posted: November 19, 2011 in Uncategorized

It has taken me a while to really feel like I have gotten my feet under me as a missionary.   I still think I have a little further to go but I have learned so much since we have been here and just recently I am starting to feel like I know what I am [...]

Running

Posted: November 19, 2011 in Uncategorized

I have been running lately trying to keep up the work I started while we were in South Africa.  I have a small home gym but I have to say, due to the heat, it is very difficult to get in there.  So to supplement, I have been running.  The only time to run out [...]

T.E.E.

Posted: November 16, 2011 in Uncategorized

I have been teaching Theological Education by Extension, T.E.E., now since we got back from South Africa.  The course is called “The Shepherd and His Work”.  This is a really good course for the leadership of the churches in the area.  The turnout isn’t always stellar.  In fact, the church at the bridge has beenbegging [...]

The up side of heat.

Posted: November 12, 2011 in Uncategorized

It’s 1400 on a Saturday afternoon and it’s 110 degrees in the house. There are so many things to complain about in this heat but who wants to hear people complain? Exactly. So, for that reason, we would like to give you the positive side of 110 degrees in the house in the form of [...]