Join us in praying for a great bean crop in Sake Village, Democratic Congo Africa. We just wired money to buy bean seeds for the entire village of Sake.  Here is our prayer: ‘Lord, I ask that you’ll bless every bean planted in the soil at Sake village.  I ask that a bumper crop will make the name of Jesus famous …

4 reasons why I love summer country nights: Cricket concerts:  Our home is surrounded by trees, and the crickets love to sing in them nightly. Frog Pond Stereo: We live between two ponds. The frogs set up a chorus on hot summer nights.  Blends well with the crickets. The North Star:  All things in the world are in order; the …

A must-see video Visit YouTube to see a beautiful four minute video of a baptism in Congo’s Lake Kivu. A side note:  The baptism site was next to a fortified UN Peacekeeping Camp.  The entire baptism was watched by a guard with binoculars.  (Most of the peacekeepers with either Pakistani or Chinese.  Pray that this man will continue to remember …

Chapter 1A Spent Bullet Wednesday, August 13, 1941                        DeRidder, Louisiana             The shiny bullet bounced on the sidewalk at Elizabeth Reed’s feet. As she bent to examine it, a blond soldier leaned out of the crowded Army truck. “You’re beautiful. Write me.” Pointing at her feet, he yelled, “The bullet—write me.”Hearing a chorus of wolf whistles, she flinched, refusing to …

Proverbs for the day: “A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.” Proverbs 22:9 On Girls and Giving I’ve never seen a more devastated village than Saki, Democratic Congo. Situated in the middle of a civil war zone where rebel soldiers and government troops have fought over control of the mineral-rich mountains, …

A Proverb for your day. Proverbs 21:31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. It’s really simple. God is in control. In the end, it’s going to be the way He wants it. John Chancellor, longtime NBC anchor said it well,  “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your …

New video on Sake Village, Congo at the Creekbank You Tube page. This remote Congolese village is rebuilding after suffering damage during rebel/government fighting. Our group has committed to paying for the bean crop to be put in for the entire resident population.  Because it will be done through the local church, it will bring glory to God… and feed …

    Back from Africa with an empty suitcase and full heart. There is no way photos, stories, or even video can sufficiently share about Africa.  However, in the coming week, I’ll be using each of these media to try to convey what we experienced and felt. To all of you who prayed fervently, thanks!  It was a great trip …