In the words of the Psalmist, “This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.” This is one of those times I couldn’t agree more. Today is definitely a day for rejoicing. Today is a day I’ve been looking forward to for at least the past 365 –… Continue reading Into Africa, Third Verse: Today is the Day
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Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 14
This was truly one of the longest days of my life. Literally. All 48 hours of it. Yep, that’s right. I got to experience an extra-long day thanks to the glory of air travel across multiple time zones. And although I left a large chunk of my heart in Africa with those precious children, I… Continue reading Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 14
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 8
DATELINE: Near Byali, Uganda. 10:43 P.M Village time. That’s 2:43 P.M. CST for those of you keeping score at home. I’M IN DE-NILE! This morning our team had a wonderful and unique opportunity. Because Cindy leaves tomorrow, she needed some time alone with the children to explain to them about what is happening over the… Continue reading Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 8
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 7
DATELINE: Village of Hope, near Biyali, Uganda. 7:09 P.M. Village time. That’s 11:09 A.M. CST for those of you keeping score at home. THE MISSION BEGINS! This was our first full day at the Village. We enjoyed a breakfast of french toast – which may simply be fried sweet bread – but it was REALLY… Continue reading Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 7
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 5
DATELINE: Gulu, Uganda. 10:15 P.M. Gulu time. That’s 2:15 P.M. for those of you keeping score at home. WORSHIP What a day! What an amazing, incredible, glorious day! A day filled with the joy of the Lord and His incredible presence here with us!
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 4
DATELINE: Gulu, Uganda. 9:39 P.M. Gulu time. That’s 1:39 P.M. CST for those of you keeping score at home. LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME What a day! What an amazing, incredible, beautiful, heartbreaking day!
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 3
DATELINE: Gulu, Uganda. 8:02 P.M. That’s 12:02 P.M. CST for those of you keeping score at home. THE LONG AND BUMPY ROAD Today, we made it to Gulu! Because things have begun to settle down after the bombings in Kampala, the VoH board decided to have us drive after all. Charles-the-Driver (not to be confused… Continue reading Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 3
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 2
DATELINE: Entebbe, Uganda. 11:04 P.M. Gulu time. That’s 3:04 P.M. CST for those of you keeping score at home. We made it to Africa! It’s been a full 24 hours since we left American soil. It’s hard to believe, but we’re actually HERE!!
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 1
Note: These blog entries are taken directly from my journaling over the past two weeks. I have backdated them to reflect the actual dates and times of my writing. And I promise to do a better job of blogging this trip than the one I took in November. Who knows, I might even write about… Continue reading Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 1
Into Africa…Again
In the words of a current local sports team slogan….It’s time. Time to go. Time to be the hands and feet of Jesus to desperate and needy children. Time to share love and hope with children who have suffered unimaginable loss and sorrow. Time to speak words of healing and joy to those who are… Continue reading Into Africa…Again