Posts under ‘Reflection’

This blog entry is inspired by personal reflection on the issue of CONTROL.  While most of our blog entries are news and updates related to our ministry in Congo, we will also try to note things we have observed.  

Control- …

There was much joy and celebration in the village of Boyademele as women of the Bokonzo region gathered for the women’s Big Sunday celebration on April 11.  Boyademele is 12 KMs from Gemena.  There are 18 churches in the region. …

Every year we are able to attend the Midwinter pastors’ conference we find ourselves blessed and inspired and this year was exception.  The blessings come from in many ways including: the rich worship experiences, new songs, conversations about life and …

Well, I am really  behind with blogging about our trip.  The schedule just did not allow me to write and send as I had hoped, well maybe my own discipline too.  Cindy and I both have numerous notes and observations …

This looks like a very interesting book.  Probably depressing at times, but also revealing.  The link is to the NYT book review about it.

AFRICA’S WORLD WAR “Congo, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Making of a Continental Catastrophe” by Gérard …

“…my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall  be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.”  (Phil 1:20, NKJV) Italics mine.…

Dec. 10 I had to report for jury duty.  I had received a notice in October that I was selected for jury duty during the next 2 months.  One case in November was resolved before we had to report.  I …

Itineration has gone well for us this fall.  In October through mid-December we visited 10 of our supporting churches in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.  We preached and spoke to Sunday School classes, confirmation and youth groups.  In NE we …