400 gifts handmade gifts are piled into a little wagon for Hope's two children to distribute this Christmas.
A HIDDEN-IN-DIRT KIND OF SEASON. Unless a seed falls….
After months of sewing seeds into hidden places, new life is being seen for Hope and her family.
BLOSSOMS IN THE DRY SEASON
In the height of the dry season Hope notices the surprising blossoming of a tree variety. Maybe we can blossom in unusual seasons like now.
OUR SACRED INDESTRUCTIBLE SHELTER
The beauty of sheltering in God's Presence is made more real when confronting the hot season in the mountains. Hope shares in the midst of uncertainty truth for us all.
CAN COMPARISON BE A GOOD THING?Thoughts from my journey north
Comparison is usually negative for our souls. But what if it makes us count our blessings?
ON THE EVE OF A NEW ADVENTURE
On the eve of a new adventure I try and ready my heart for what is ahead.
WAR HAS A FACE. When war and suffering has looked me in the eye
I glanced down to see his mother writhing on the floor in pain. She was pregnant and in labour. I looked up and continued to ventilate Malachi’s failing malnourished body as a nurse did chest compressions. We gave antimalarials, IV fluids, antibiotics and blood. He recovered a little, but his condition was critical. Meanwhile, a…
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MY SON’S FIRST WORDS AND MY VIEW OF MONOTONY
One of Mr. Brave's first words in arabic was 'tani,' the word for more. Those of you with a little person learning to speak may have noticed that ‘again’ or ‘more’ are some of the first words that they learn. Whether they are wanting more pushes on the swing, read that same story or watch that same movie. Again and…
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THE MUNDANE DAILY GRIND OR SOUL WORK? Ponderings from life in a refugee camp.
To be honest, a lot of my life in Africa felt more like mundane daily grind than anything else. Most things didn’t seem that noteworthy. And sometimes the monotony of mothering got to me. As Ann Voskamp puts it, ‘Monotony can weaken faith more than catastrophe’. Does this resonate with anyone other than me? As a…
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A GLIMPSE INTO COMMUNITY AND COFFEE WITH MY NEIGHBOURS
What if your daily coffee was more than a quick pick-me-up? There is no doubt that our Western world conveniences like electric kettles, packaged coffee, and drive-thrus make our lives easier and quicker. However is easier and quicker always better? What have we lost of community in our busy lives? Can I share a glimpse…
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Hallelujah in the Mountains 