Later this week, I will be headed back to one of my favorite places on earth – Kenya. Beginning in 2011, I have visited there once a year up until 2019, making this my ninth trip. Traveling to the same villages each time enabled me to make real friends on the other side of theContinue reading “Return to Kenya”
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Kenya’s coming soon.
We depart for Tumutumu in less than two weeks. Here’s how you can support the team between now and then.
Thanksgiving 2022
I turned 45 back in October. To mark the moment, I posted 45 experiences that I’m grateful for. It seems fitting to revisit them on this Thanksgiving weekend. But first, an amazing sunset that Aimee captured from our living room window. 1. I’m thankful for God’s step-by-step GUIDANCE. 2. His abundant PROVISION has always beenContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2022”
Want to Change the World? Sponsor a Student!
CLICK HERE to meet 11 students eligible for sponsorship! For a little more than a dollar a day, you could help one of these students from Tumutumu, Kenya, continue in Primary or Secondary School.
Falling & Rising
The Bible Reading Plan that I’m moving through had me reading Luke 2 (the best-known account of Jesus’ birth) on Good Friday. It was a fascinating juxtaposition — reflecting on Jesus’ birth and death at the same time. That backdrop gave greater depth to the prophetic words that Simeon shared with Mary when she broughtContinue reading “Falling & Rising”
Countdown from Kenya!
8 DAYS What a whirlwind trip. Two days of driving, waiting and flying. Four days of traveling all over Kenya. Two more days of driving, waiting and flying. Whew! 7 LIONS Our final day was at SweetWater Tent Camp, a spot we often take our teams to enjoy an African safari. I’ve been several times,Continue reading “Countdown from Kenya!”
Glory and Peace
Read Luke 2:8-14 Zero in on the angel’s announcement to the shepherds:“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14) They refer to something happeninng in heaven and something happening on earth. Do you see that? “Glory in the highest heaven” and “peace onContinue reading “Glory and Peace”
Figure, Fight or Follow?
Read Luke 1:26-38 Do you ever feel like there is more going on than you can control or even comprehend? Just trying to keep up is exhausting. I can imagine that Mary would have felt like that. We are introduced to her in the context of ancient prophecies, angelic messengers and an immaculate conception thatContinue reading “Figure, Fight or Follow?”
Your Mission in a Sentence
If you had to capture the essence of your upcoming trip in one sentence, what would it be? Could you capture the “why,” “what” and “how”? I’ll take a stab at it. Actually, I’ll just steal from Peter (to pay Paul!). He wrote this: “Each of you should use whatever gifts he has been givenContinue reading “Your Mission in a Sentence”
Unscrambling the Eggs
I was sitting in a diner, a young seminary student just getting started in ministry. The lead pastor at my church had graciously agreed to have breakfast with me every other week. It was my chance to pick his brain, share ideas, and ask questions. As usual, he ordered scrambled eggs and a side ofContinue reading “Unscrambling the Eggs”
Dr. Paul McGuinness 