The Family Vehicle
After many prayers, generous giving, and a little waiting, we finally have a vehicle for our family. Nehemiah and I met the previous owner…
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Marriage Proposal Details
A couple weeks ago, I briefly mentioned that Athanasius “proposed” to Kendra. Kendra dishes on the details at her blog, “Magnificent Obsession“. After reading…
My First Shadow
Over the years, as Sonja and I have talked about childrearing and the kids’ education, we have both had a desire to see our…
Images of God (Are All Around Us)
Earlier this year, I spent a lot of time mulling over the phrase “image of God”. Most references of this phrase are negative in…
Searching For Stoves
While in the capital waiting for our vehicle and all of our proper licenses, Nehemiah and I are also on the lookout for a…
Moving In – Week Three
Last week, Jacob spent three days get our bed put together. Long story, but it involved at least four Chadian men, a large piece…
Thoughts On Unity
Once a month, we gather to share, pray, and worship with other brothers and sisters working here in Abéché. We come from different cultures,…
Moving In – Week Two
Rallet Danga was the hero of week two. He is one of Jacob’s former and students and an electrician to boot. He had come…
Moving In – The Rest of the First Week
Each day after Day Three of our move started looking up. Difficult, not comfortable, but looking up from 2:30pm on Day Three. The rest…
Moving In – The First Three Days
Now that our home is finally coming into shape, I am finding a little time for the computer, emails, and even the blog. I…