Beams of Light in Senegal Hello again from Senegal! Have you ever thought about how often we sing our precious hymns without thinking much about the words? Sometimes it’s not until life experiences bring the words back to our minds that we realize how meaningful those words really are. Lately, a certain song has been on my heart. God …
Have you ever been so utterly exhausted that you felt like you could not keep your eyes open another moment or take another step? I am sure that all of us have been so weary that rest was the only thing on our mind. Jesus understands our need, not only for physical rest, but even more for the spiritual rest …
Right around this time of year, or a little before, the Jews had a national time of rejoicing and giving thanks to God. This was the final festival in the Jewish calendar, the Feast of Tabernacles. Of this time we are told, “now the people came with their tributes of thanksgiving to God, who had thus richly blessed them.” Patriarchs …
As I write, it is the morning of July 4th. For those of us who have grown up in this country, many images come to mind: fireworks, parades, picnics, the Declaration of Independence and more. The lamblike principles of freedom contained in the Declaration of Independence declare immortal truths that “all men are created equal” and bestowed by God with …
All in His Time Senegal It has been a while since I have written. I have been going through some personal challenges and upheavals, but God has been good throughout! I am writing from the United States. I had been planning to visit my oldest son and his family for a couple years but it had not worked out. …
Shoes of Iron & Brass Senegal “Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25. This is a most precious and glorious promise from God that I have claimed as the days pass, here in Senegal. With so many changes going on in the world and the difficulties of our neighboring African countries, there …
We have been given the high calling of being “the light of the world” and of letting our “light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14, 16. While Jesus is the bright shining light of the sun in this dark and dreary world, He calls us …
A Letter from Senegal Greetings from Senegal, and peace be unto you! We are heading into the rainy season. The days are becoming hotter and the power cuts are beginning. We are so thankful to the Lord for our solar system at the outpost because the frequent on/off of electricity that occurs can really damage appliances and equipment. The …
Sowing Seeds in Senegal Greetings from Senegal! Thank God for His goodness and mercy. The last time I wrote, I was hoping to buy a car after approximately five months of riding public transportation. I am happy to share with you that I was able to purchase a 1999 Daihatsu Rocky, a small 4×4. The school I worked for …
In the Wilderness Senegal “And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you …
