Here in Nsoko there is a weekly women's meeting, Beauty from the Ashes. I don't remember all of the women that I met the first time but I have a distinct memory of Alvina. She had just come from … Read more about Alvina – my Swazi mother
Mine Ngili Swati (I am a Swazi now)
This week has left me in a drastically different place than when I last posted a blog. In the wake of what this week has been for Haiti I feel like I have no right complaining about anything … Read more about Mine Ngili Swati (I am a Swazi now)
This year is going to be hard…
Things you can be praying about: - Our host here has been sick lately, please be praying for his … Read more about This year is going to be hard…
Quick God Story
Our time in Nsoko, after St. Lucia has been pretty slow. Most of the community is on summer break, and schools aren't in session. Many of the people around here are spending time at home or away … Read more about Quick God Story
Boys to Men and Captivating Women
What makes a man? This has been a subject that keeps coming up in our conversations. In Mexico it was talked about often both by our leaders and amongst ourselves. In almost every ancient culture … Read more about Boys to Men and Captivating Women
Thoughts on Food Fight
We are past the honeymoon period of being in Africa. The realization that this is for the next 4.5 months is beginning to sink in. The blog below, Food Fight, was written by Jon Melo, one of my … Read more about Thoughts on Food Fight
Merry Christmas from South Africa
Merry Christmas everyone! We're in St. Lucia, South Africa (its a beach town on the west coast of SA) for Christmas, we found a nice cheap hostel here and are just enjoying the … Read more about Merry Christmas from South Africa
A typical weekend in Swaziland – football, HIV/AIDS, and preaching
Hey everyone! I know I just posted a blog on Friday but we are trying to get into the habbit of our communication days being on Mondays (our off days). So instead of going more than a week without … Read more about A typical weekend in Swaziland – football, HIV/AIDS, and preaching
A little SiSwati
"Sonibonani!" That's the Swaziland greeting similar to hello. The direct translation however is "Do you see me?" to which we reply "yebo" or "yes" The person who said soniboani then asks "unjani" or … Read more about A little SiSwati
