Tag Archives: church
Naked, Needy, and No Instructions
So this is the time of year where “pretend” rules the culture. We pretend we have money, so we spend a lot. We pretend we believe in something so we either go to church or Macy’s, whichever suits. I could … Continue reading
On the Ground…Finally!
It is Day 1 of the latest adventure in Uganda. It is a long day, since technically the “day” began at 6:30pm on Tuesday and will not end until probably about 9:00pm tonight (Thursday). The team is amazing so far, … Continue reading
Famil-eeze
Just to be clear: I am NOT trying to instigate a fight, but I guess I am joining in the ongoing brawl. Defining “family” is as near a raw nerve as any dentist could ever hope to drill. Even a … Continue reading
Uncomfortable Application…
For many at Main Street this is Day 3 in the 40 Days in the Word experience. Others are just beginning, some have yet to commence. I am so pleased the excitement is building and some of the response I … Continue reading
Jack Frost Lives in Africa (Uganda Day 6 & 7)
On Wednesday morning we prepared to shift from Kampala to Jinja. Our driver arrived and took us a different route out of the Kampala than I had experienced before. It was good to miss the ubiquitous “jams” that plague the … Continue reading
Uganda Day 3
Today was an early day. I had a short and restless night’s sleep (no jet lag, just late to bed, a lot of noise and an unfamiliar place). I needed to be sharp for today’s activities so I did my … Continue reading