I had quite the cultural Saturday. 1st stop was at a "kukhumula" (goo-koo-moo-lah) which literally means to undress. Swazi tradition says when a woman becomes a widow she has to wear all … Read more about Shedding and a Wedding
Swaziland Umuhle
"Swaziland is beautiful". Many may think it is a sacrifice to live in Swaziland and of course there are some days where I just don't feel like living here but for the most part it is a … Read more about Swaziland Umuhle
Update on Swazie
Most of you may remember about a year ago I wrote an excited email that a young, girl named Swazie had accepted Christ as her Savior. I met Swazie while visiting her high school last year … Read more about Update on Swazie
Fasting
"...The wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates have been burned with fire. When i heard these things, I sat down and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven" (Nehemiah … Read more about Fasting
Life is a Blessing
I've never realized how precious and fragile life is before I lived in Swaziland. When I arrived in Swaziland last week I called friends to see how they were doing since I'd been … Read more about Life is a Blessing
Change
There's an old country song, I can't even remember who sings it any more…I can just picture his long, blonde hair sticking out of the black cowboy hat but I remember part of the chorus that says "the … Read more about Change
“Ouch, my lungs”
You know what that means? I'm back in Bakersfield!! For those not familiar with Bakersfield we frequently have "bad air days" where we are advised not to spend a lot … Read more about “Ouch, my lungs”
30 minute drive, 100 years back in time
I just got back from my friend Thandie's homestead (rural home) where her mom and brothers and their families stay. It's on the land that belongs to their family and each of the brothers has … Read more about 30 minute drive, 100 years back in time
Thank You
"But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the MOst High, because he is kind to the … Read more about Thank You
