Exchanging Gifts

I am struck by the profound differences between life in the United States and southern Africa during the advent season.  In the US, we are consumed with busy schedules, decorations, and buying presents.  Even the rush of church activities can divert our attention from the coming of Christ into our lives. There are fewer such [...]

A Toddler’s “Amen”

Caiden (our 18 month old son) has helped me to learn why the work we do in southern Africa is so important. Let me tell you how! Most weekday mornings Caiden sees me off to work. As soon as I begin to say “Bye Bye Caiden”, he leaps up from where he is at and [...]

Still reflecting on Zambia & Zimbabwe … 5 months later

As some of you know, last November I (Nate) had the privilege of taking a team of pastors/missions leaders from the US to visit some of our partner churches in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Ever since I returned, I’ve been trying to put into words some of the most significant experiences and lessons from my time [...]