I just googled “THANK YOU” and up came this from Hallmark Cards: “You know that…wonderful feeling that comes over you when someone goes out of his or her way to…welcome, treat, bless and support you? Of course, the feeling is one of gratitude and it feels even better when you give it!” Think about that [...]
Dean Kayondo and I telling the children how important they are to God! Just a "taste" here of my recent African Adventure in Uganda. I know you are eager to hear/see more so we are preparing a special Uganda newsletter edition to go out sometime later in November. God did so much that [...]
You did it! God opened the door to speak to the children, families, schools and churches of Uganda and you made it possible. Esther and I are truly humbled and grateful for your continued faithful support, prayers and encouragement. "THANK YOU!" comes also from John Ssentamu and Jane Nakalema of Good Shepherd Primary school in [...]
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Uganda was getting to finally meet Miss Vicky Edith, our WSC October calendar author, for the first time! Eldest daughter of Head Teacher John Ssentamu and wife, Gertrude, of Good Shepherd Primary School, Vicky welcomed me for a short visit at her secondary school, Blessed Sacrament, [...]
Is wisdom related to age? If so, what is the age at which one starts to be wise? We can ask this question of several people and the answers will all be different. I used to think that wisdom comes when you are old and experienced. In certain ways, that is true, but I now [...]
Ahhh! There were spiritual lessons to be learned before, during and after the visit of Hurricane Irma. We were left for days without electricity in south Florida’s sweltering 90+ degree temperatures and, alas, no moonlit nights. Not one Power Bank or Generator could be found anywhere in the city! It would have been too late [...]
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do Not too long ago I heard a message from a Pastor about the way God guides and guards our destiny. It was meant to be an encouragement to those who, perhaps, felt they had [...]
Bits and Pieces As I prepared to write my monthly newsletter article, I remembered a little notebook I have. I use it to write down things that I’ve heard/read “here and there.” Sooner or later, those “bits and pieces” start to make sense! Don’t ask me “where or when” I “read or heard”, that I [...]
Please pray with use for the new Presidential election in Kenya on October 26th. The August election - won by incumbent President, Kenyatta - was overturned due to "irregularities" after being contested by the opposition candidate, Odinga. Our Kenyan friend and WSC member, Pastor Lydia Kilonzo, sends the following prayer points for her nation: 1. [...]
I love 1 Samuel:30! It is the story of David and Ziklag. I mention it here because I want to encourage those of you who have given so I may go. YOU SHARE IN THE BLESSINGS/HARVEST as much as I! Those who go and those who stay (engaged/guarding/giving) - all are necessary and important. God [...]
