A Journey of God’s Provision, Protection, and Purpose It has certainly been a roller‑coaster ride. Along the way, God kept us secure through unexpected twists and turns—and brought us to an outcome far beyond anything we had hoped for or imagined. Provision Before We Even Left Home The journey began with the budget. As summerContinue reading “Bible & Fitness Camp – Mission Accomplished”
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There Are Still Hard Places
It’s hard to believe that in the twenty-first century, an age of Mars bound rocket ships, GPS satellites, and electric cars that there are still “hard places”. There are stories that refuse to be silenced, lives lived on the knife-edge of uncertainty, where each day is an act of courage in defiance of a worldContinue reading “There Are Still Hard Places”
The Stubborn Old Goat
A short parable from an unknown author. Once upon a time, there was an old, stupid, stubborn goat. Even the farmer who owned it didn’t like him. This man owned a large farm, and one day, away in the distance, he heard the loud, panicked, “maaa, maaa, maaa” of the goat. He wondered what theContinue reading “The Stubborn Old Goat”
A Life Like This
Our Grandson was asked to write an article for a school project. He asked if he could interview us about our experience overseas. What a privilege. A retired local couple, Paul and Mary Foster (ages 69 and 68), recently moved to Uganda, Africa in August of 2023. While most retirees relocate and pursue a lifeContinue reading “A Life Like This”
NORMAL is BORING!
Welcome 2025, and Happy New Year to all of you who are catching your breath after a full December! We’ve enjoyed Christmas celebrations and some relaxation time with our family, but we are headed back soon to our second home in Kiburara, Uganda. We’ve had a couple weeks to reflect on how faithfully God’s directedContinue reading “NORMAL is BORING!”
“April Showers Bring May Flowers”
“April showers bring May flowers” is an idiom in the U.S., but somehow this year, it’s very applicable in Uganda too! The spring rains were late in Kiburara, but with the April showers, we have seen a greening of all the farms around us and rapid growth for the seeds planted in February. This holdsContinue reading ““April Showers Bring May Flowers””
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