World Missions Adventures

For reasons I can't begin to explain, I've been stuck reading Day 329 from the One Year Bible for more than one week now. It is so compelling to me and has been resonating with my heart. Based on my reading, here are my prayer requests as I prepare to return to Caluquembe Missions Hospital: 1 - That I will continue to learn the language and customs of the people  in Caluquembe, Angola (National language - Portuguese; local language - Umbuundu) 2 - That God will give me wisdom and humility and tact when dealing with national leaders regarding local customs in and out of the hospital 3 - That God will grant me the courage to act in faith. 4 - That God will surround me with local friends who know Him and who will pray with me and for me. 5 - That God will give me supernatural wisdom and grace to successfully accomplish impossible tasks  for His glory 6 - That the missionaries and hospital administration team will embody the characteristics of the body of Christ as listed i

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!  I'm home for Christmas for another week and wanted to take this time to personally thank all of you who have been supportive in one way or another of my amazing journey with God.  First, your prayers have carried me through a few difficult times, frustrating times, fun times, and times of transition  over  and  over   again.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you ! Second, some of you have made it a point to connect with me whenever possible through Facebook, phone calls, texts, emails, letters, etc.  I wouldn't have listed this as such a high priority previously, but my time away from home has underscored just how important it is to remain in contact with friends and loved ones as much as possible. Just hearing from you helped me to make it through more lonely times than I care to remember.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Third, many of you have offered financial support that has immensely helped as I tran