Author: Adventures

Blue Triangle

So let's be real here…it's been quite difficult hearing God on this trip thus far. This week has been especially hard. Beginning Monday, we fasted with our church and we were told that instead of having a set schedule of ministries we'd have an ATL (ask the Lord) week. I was really pumped about this because I knew that it would give me an opportunitiy to hear clearly what God was trying to tell me. Monday was our day off and right from the start, I was frustrated with God. We've been on this trip for almost a month and since we've landed in Kenya I haven't been...

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Unexpected Blessings

God is so good! This week has been pretty interesting! In the mornings we have continued to work with the children in the school and help the church with stage construction. Around four o clock we go to a nearby town called Amerikwai for a crusade. Later, we have revival at our church in Busia. At first it was difficult for me because I didn’t feel like I was contributing at all to the ministry because we have guest pastors that do it all. I prayed to the Lord that he would help me to make the most out of the situation and God has blessed me in so many ways! I suddenly could not...

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What If…

What if you have to drop out of college because your parents tell you they simply cannot afford it anymore? What if you don't get what you expected out of a husband or wife? Or what if God tells you that you will not get married? What if God only gives you enough to survive on for your entire life? Will you still be obedient to God? Habakkuk tells us a dialog between God and his people as they cry out to Him about the injustive they see in the world. "How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save?"...

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Bugs in the Peanut Butter

     Now you may be wonering why I named this blog Bugs in the Peanut Butter. Was it because there were actually bugs in the peanut butter? Nope none at all. The real reason is because of a lesson that God showed me, and because I wanted a catchy title. Peanut butter right now is something that reminds me of home because it is something that we eat here a lot and it is something I also eat in America; therefore, peanut butter is comfort right now. When there is a bug in my peanut butter it isn't so comforting anymore. God is kinda the same way. When we are...

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Do’s and Don’ts of Africa

  There are many rules/ things I’ve learned while being in Kenya.   Never ask what the meat is Always bring salt to every meal You BETTER like peanut butter and jelly Never eat beans and then squish in a car When given the opportunity ALWAYS use the nice toilets..They are rare Don’t drink a lot of water during the day because you’ll be forced to use the squaty When asked if there is room the answer is ALWAYS yes. There is no point in showering…you will never get clean Always carry a head lamp The power will go out at...

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w h a t i f

So I didn't plan on writing about this but here goes nothin'.  I had a really interesting conversation the other day with Pastor Charles. He was talking about the differences between the way that westerners view God and the way that Africans do. In America, the general population seems to really resonate with God's love. The first thing an American will tell someone when talking about Christ is how much He loves them and what He did for them. That is not the same with Africans. Don't get me wrong, they love their Father's love, it's just not what they so...

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