Miracles and Training

Acts 8:26-31 tells the story of Philip on the road to Samaria. It’s quite the story – Phillip is told by God to go to a particular road, and to just be there. While he’s there, an eunuch from the court of Queen Candace rides by, reading in his chariot. He’s reading the prophet Isaiah, […]

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Missions and the Art of Carburator Maintenance

bike helmet and kids in the rain

There’s a dark side to the saying, “neccesity is the mother of invention.” Here in Tanzania, and elsewhere in Africa as well, you can get anything repaired… but most often, not quite right.

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What Were You Expecting?

This is the text of my message at the Arusha Vineyard on Dec 19th, 2010 as part of the Christmas family service which featured an incredible time of singing with the Sowers Group. The message was entitled, “What Were You Expecting”. It has also been reposted on the Pamoja Ministries site at http://pamojaministries.or.tz/key-articles/life/what-were-you-expecting:

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The sick kid wave

One of my friends recently retweeted a good line. The tweet said, “Non-parents, you have no idea. Period.” I laughed. Tonight, though, when the princess is lying in bed writhing and getting ready for what very well may turn out to be an eventual puke session, I’m reminded of that line. You see, we expected […]

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