Author Archives: rememberthepoor

WARNING:  GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW Yes, this web site is about Nkumba, Uganda. But even more than that, it is about Christians imitating Christ, loving others–all around the globe– with all that we have and all that we are.  Christ has … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 8 is the popular biblical passage on “grace giving.”  Paul instructs the Corinthians that as they excel in other areas, they are to excel also in this act of grace–namely giving. Recently, I was struck by the scriptural … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I also convey warm greetings from our community here at Nkumba.  First of all, I thank Him for your individual lives, families, work and … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I also convey warm greetings from our community here at Nkumba.  First of all, I thank Him for your individual lives, families, work and … Continue reading →

A friend recently gave us an article in World magazine* about another bold model of kingdom-centered living.  The senior pastor of a California megachurch, Francis Chan,  is “a resolute advocate for simplicity and generosity… (He) has downsized into a 1,000 … Continue reading →

A friend recently gave us an article in World magazine* about another bold model of kingdom-centered living.  The senior pastor of a California megachurch, Francis Chan,  is “a resolute advocate for simplicity and generosity… (He) has downsized into a 1,000 … Continue reading →

Martin Sebwato is one of “Milly’s kids” (his mom, Milly, died in prison, leaving him and his 5 siblings orphaned).  He was among the first six who were sponsored in 2005, and he has just graduated from University!  John Mugabi … Continue reading →

With this desire to come alongside our brothers and sisters who have basic needs like food, we have found it necessary (and desirable) to sell a number of our worldly possessions. The single idea that has proven most helpful in … Continue reading →

This week, while speaking with John (Mugabi), I had the privilege of talking briefly with three sponsored students who wanted to say hello.  All three are teenage boys–Akuku, Isaac & Emmanuel.  Oh, they are so respectful and grateful for the … Continue reading →

To turn the tide of materialism in the Christian community, we desperately need bold models of kingdom-centered living.  Despite our need to do it in a way that doesn’t glorify people, we must hear each other’s stories about giving or … Continue reading →

Greetings!  Today was a very exciting day in my life.  I (John Mugabi) met with a group of 8 men and 4 women who were all in prison some time back.  For sure I had forgotten some of them.  We … Continue reading →