Monthly Archives: July 2012

Emmanuel’s New Kids

I met a woman today who is trying to figure out how to take care of around 1500 war orphans on Mt. Elgon. She filled me with stories of a war where one tribe was fighting with itself. There was … Continue reading

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Thunder from God

As I was sleeping in Turkana, I heard a huge noise. Being 2:30 in the morning, it startled me out of bed. I ran outside to see what had made the disturbing noise. It sounded like a truck had run … Continue reading

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How much should you pay the guy who picks you up in the desert?

How much should you pay the guy who picks you up in the desert? Well, my trip to Turkana started out with one of those “small world” deals. Barbie and I taught at Puget Sound Christian College for a couple … Continue reading

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Alabaster Jars and Holy Wine

What a gift! I can’t remember receiving something nicer. I will always cherish it and remember where it came from. It seemed like the whole thing was a big mistake. I was a little upset about it and quite a … Continue reading

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Ice Cream

There’s nothing like 500 orphans singing “Happy Birthday” to you. Yes, the Ring Road Orphan’s Day School had a surprise birthday party for me. They called me to stand in the school ground by the flagpole supporting the Kenyan flag. … Continue reading

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Jared

If there was ever a person I was destined to meet, it was Jared Odhiambo. Some years ago, I gave my life to helping AIDS orphans in Africa. When I made this commitment, I didn’t know how to do it. … Continue reading

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Haggai

Haggai. It’s one of those books in the Bible that is seldom read. Maybe we should read it more. This minor prophet reminds God’s people that all the silver and gold belongs to Him not them. It’s a pretty good … Continue reading

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Oscar

There is no other way to describe the Ring Road Orphan’s Day School except for a light in the darkness. When you walk through the dreariness of the Nyalenda slum in Kisumu, there is a sense of poverty, disease, and … Continue reading

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My Going Away Present

Today is a big day for me. It is one of those pivotal days when things are going to change. It is one of those days when you want to yell out—“Finally!” Today I hope to see the culmination of … Continue reading

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Kenya

I always feel like I’m going home when I go to Kenya. Well, I’m on my way again. I’ll try to send you a few stories on my blog whenever I have Internet ability. I also want to thank all … Continue reading

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