From the Field

There is so much incredible work being done by faithful people all across this continent, and I'd love to share some of these stories with you. Below are links to friends' blogs highlighting some of their local ministries and cultural observations.

Uganda | Cana | Uplifted by the Horror Stories

"Of all the Bible studies we have done, the one that encouraged her the most was the goriest one because it finally was enough to prove to her that suffering does exist for Christians. Yes, God does work things together for good, but sometimes those things that He graciously transforms come from our suffering."

Kenya | The Halvorson Family | Daasanach New Testament Dedication

"Join us in celebrating with the Daasanach people, who live on the Kenyan/Ethiopian border, as the missionaries there recently completed the New Testament translation in their language."

Uganda | Emily | On Yesterday's Adventure

"11:38- Thus commences a lot of discussion that is not in English, but the one word I hear repeatedly is Muzungu (white person). They are obviously discussing where to put me. I am finally ushered to the front seat of the car and crammed in next to an less than pleased looking man. We are now 8 adults in a 5 person vehicle."

Tanzania | The Pickels | 12 Months. 12 Observations.

"The biggest highway here in Dar (that we know of) is 2 lanes each way! Can you imagine? No wonder everyone’s road-raging all up in here! A 20 minute trip some days could take 1.5 hours. Tanzanians are pretty patient."

Madagascar | The Balstads | Turning of the Bones (famadihana)

"...I often read westerners say what an honor this is to the dead but they don’t realize the bondage these ancestors have put on to the people. This is not just for fun."