Do Something: Three Ways to Respond to the Ebola Outbreak

The first time I had the privilege of being on the continent of Africa, I spent time with the people of South Africa. During one of our last days in Johannesburg, we spent time with a Methodist Bishop.I was having a hard time preparing to…

Four Questions of Technology – Applied

I picked up Shane Hipps, The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture:  How Media Shapes Faith, the Gospel and the Church this morning.  It is a “new to me” book, published in 2005. If you think I'm going to be full of technologically-savy…

Perspective from Liberia

From the US Embassy to the coastal town of Westpoint, today was, once again, a day of contrast.The picture below is taken from the third floor of a new school in Westpoint, a costal community where homes are simple structures. You are looking…

Blessings and Burdens from the children of Liberia

Contrast the best school in the country with one serving children who are orphans and you enter into the contrast of our day.Children speak truths and ask questions in ways that break my heart for God and bringing me joy all at the same time.The…

Thursday from Liberia

Today we made the long trip (130 miles in about 5 hours) from Ganta back to Monrovia.Before we did, we participated for the second morning in the chapel service at the hospital. The spirit was moving in chapel. On the chalkboard was the morning…

It’s wednesday

For all the times I've served on mission experiences beyond my home city, Wednesday seems to be the day that tilts the whole week in a particular direction.Today was no exception. As we unpacked the eight large suitcases of medical supplies…

Quite a day!

Blowing bubbles, playing Mario Cart-Liberia edition (live) and visiting the hospital in Ganta; just a couple highlights from the day. Only one of those sound like someone who just had a "0" birthday. It's been quite a day.Our ride from Monrovia…