A New Heart I will give you a new heart and mind. I will take away your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 It’s become a favorite word of mine in Kenya. Moyo. It means heart in Swahili. As in Moyo ya Moyo . . . Heart to Heart. It’s odd …
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A Weekend in Africa
It’s been a fine weekend in Kenya. Yesterday we spent the day hiking and climbing in the Great Rift Valley. More on that below. Today was Palm Sunday and its significance was burned into my heart like never before. It’s due to donkeys and palm fronds. As we drove to church this morning, we passed crowds of worshipers carrying palm …
Read More »Together . . . on TheJourney
This week's African proverb: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. "
Read More »Pamoja!: All together lift
Pamoja: it’s our Swahili word for the week. It means “Working together.” Pamoja. It’s a good word to share with you. As a friend, reader, and prayer supporter, you are working together as we follow God’s leadership in serving in east Africa. Keep praying! Praying for us this week: We’re in Entebbe, Uganda this week. Training with Bob and Nancy …
Read More »Bribed, Floored, and More
On TheJourney . . . walking the red dirt roads of East Africa updated on Sunday, 17 Feb2013 February 2013 Have you read our latest newsletter? You can also subscribe to the newsletter. As always, we love to hear from you. Email us at creekbank.stories@gmail.com Click on image for larger view Praying for us this week: Our KiSwahili language …
Read More »The African Grapevine
Today is Monday* 11Feb 2013 * “Juma Tatu” Day 3 of the week (Swahili week begins with Sunday) Juma: Week/ Tatu: 3 I Heard it through the Grapevine I was in a store last week and heard it over the stereo system. That unmistakable bass line of the beginning of “I heard it through the grapevine.” It was the Marvin …
Read More »On TheJourney . . . February 2013
Today is Tuesday 4 February 2013 Hakuna Matata “No worries” from The Lion King. Swahili speakers make fun of how we Americans know this term. Another Lion King word: Jambo. “When a Mzungu (white man) says ‘Jambo’ we raise the price* on everything. It’s evident they don’t know anything.” (Correct term is “Hu Jambo?” which means “no problems.” Reply should …
Read More »On TheJourney . . . in Kenya
Huge Eucalyptus Tree near our home. Friday, Feb. 1 “Juzi Juzi” We’ve been learning about time in Swahil. My current favorite term is, “Juzi Juzi” which means just “The Other Day.” I’ve heard Louisiana country men use the phrase all of my life. Whether they’re standing line at Foreman’s Meat Market, in the front of the post office, or on …
Read More »Boots on the Ground
Friday morning, Jan. 18 It’s Friday morning here in Nairobi. Eight hours ahead of the US. My American friends and family are abed, but close in my heart. Today we move (again) to our home for the next three months: Brackenhurst Retreat Center. It’s located in the Kenyan “foothills” at 7800 feet. This will be our home as we begin …
Read More »Don’t Pack Air . . . TheJourney
“Pack no air” or “Don’t pack air.” They say the same thing. Which one sounds best to you? That’s Big! The Sheer Size of Africa. Still The Dark Continent? This nightime satellite image illustrates the lighted population of Africa with its neighbor to the north, Europe. Heading to Africa We leave this Monday (Jan. 14) from Houston. COUNTDOWN WIDGET
Read More »Words from a fellow struggler on The Journey
Wed. Jan. 2, 2013 I’m calling it The Journey. 12 days left in the piney woods and I’m happy and sad. It’s what I’m on. In fact, it’s what we’re all on. TheJourney. The path and direction of our life. 2013 is a new section of the journey. The road is clear and seems level as far …
Read More »Finishing Strong: Ted Williams and the Apostle Paul
December 31 New Year’s Eve Finishing Strong “If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right—especially if it is for God!” Ted Williams is generally considered the greatest hitter in the history of major league baseball. Two events from his career speak about the concept of “finishing strong.” In 1941, Williams entered the last day of the season with a …
Read More »The Man in the Hat . . . and Ed and Kat King
His face softened as he extended his hand. His grip was just as strong as I expected. I hope mine was too. “Sir, I really mean it. I appreciate what you did for our country.”
Read More »The Week in Photos
A picture is truly worth a thousand words Humor is so important wherever we are. I’m excited about getting a 4WD vehicle in Africa. This is a typical Ugandan road during rainy season. I hope I don’t get one of these:
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