Delight yourself in the LORD, and He
will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

Archive for October, 2014

The New Sultan

The New Sultan

In our old country of work, the sighting of a helicopter was usually a bad thing, but a couples days ago, when this helicopter…

DeWalt Demonstration

DeWalt Demonstration

Somehow, I’m guessing that the board members for DeWalt Tool Manufacturers are not pushing hard for the opening of distribution centers in Chad, but…

Digging Holes

Digging Holes

Digging holes is a very popular pastime in Chad and a necessary skill one must acquire. When we first arrived at this house in…

Visiting The Clinic

Visiting The Clinic

Yesterday, the next Broten baby was about 20 weeks gestational.  It is growing and kicking and we are thankful for the Lord’s sustaining hand…

IKEA Handymen

IKEA Handymen

When we returned from our holiday in Sweden, we brought back a few small items that fit in our suitcases with us to Chad….

What We Eat: Breakfast Edition

What We Eat: Breakfast Edition

That’s a pot of innards we received from a neighbor during Eid Al-Adha last week.  Can you tell which parts are intestines, liver, lungs, kidney,…

Eid Al-Adha

Eid Al-Adha

Every year, Muslims around the world remember the story of Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. They celebrate…

Athanasius Turns 6!

Athanasius Turns 6!

We’re right in the thick of birthday season in the Broten family (every month from August to January has at least one birthday or…

Paging Lawn Boy

Paging Lawn Boy

So, when we returned to Iriba, we found our lawn filled with green grass.  In order to appreciate the change, first check out the…