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The following is an excerpt from The Hole in our Gospel~ by Richard Stearns, President of World Vision: When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in … Continue reading →

“(In our western culture), it’s considered normal to keep far more than we give. I’m convinced the greatest deterrent to our giving is this: the illusion that earth is our home.” ~Randy Alcorn, Money Possessions & Eternity, page 166 What … Continue reading →

“(In our western culture), it’s considered normal to keep far more than we give. I’m convinced the greatest deterrent to our giving is this: the illusion that earth is our home.” ~Randy Alcorn, Money Possessions & Eternity, page 166 What … Continue reading →

“Everybody is special to someone, but some people are special to everyone.  Katie Davis is one of those really special people.  Sure it’s unusual to live in Uganda as a mother of 11 (or more?) children at age 20, but … Continue reading →

First term in Uganda starts in February…so school has just begun for the year! Update from John Mugabi: So far we have 189 new high school students. This means that we may shoot to over 700 students this term. I … Continue reading →

One week ago, we posted the blog Lord of the Rings.  Two days later, on Saturday, Bryan and Andrea Thiele wrote a blog. For a little background, they have 4 biological children, 2 adopted, and are in the process of … Continue reading →

Below are updates from John Mugabi this past week!  I’m not sure he slept :)… Our Labor is Not in Vain I have observed something with the children.  On a general note, there is a physical change, a moral change, … Continue reading →

Would you give away your wedding ring if it would save someone’s life?  How about if it would save 5 or 10 lives? This week, a friend introduced me to the web site With This Ring.  The idea is simple, … Continue reading →

A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. Matthew 10:24 If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 Apparently, pleasing men and serving Christ are … Continue reading →

A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. Matthew 10:24 If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 Apparently, pleasing men and serving Christ are … Continue reading →

Below are the reflections from people who participated in Rice/Bean week.  Interesting and insightful to read their thoughts. I have a new understanding.  And that understanding has left me heartbroken. Having just finished eating rice and beans for a week, … Continue reading →

A student carved this into a desk at the Nkumba, Uganda schools. Thanks Callie for the photo!