I thought I would take the time and try to put a wrap on my recent South Africa trip. I have not been the same person since that trip and my hope is that I never again, take for granted, this incredible life that I have been given. Before South Africa I was doing just … Continue reading South Africa Revisited
South Africa
People are just people – 11/8/12
As we got into the teaching time with the students, you could sense their excitement in having new people come to share with them. As I looked around the room, all of them had their bibles out and were on the front edge of their seats and all eyes looking forward. Initially I was nervous … Continue reading People are just people – 11/8/12
A True Worship Experience – 11/8
OK - so where were we? Sorry for the delay between posts but I promise to finish out this series this week. After sleeping just an hour I was expecting to be in for a long day but as Jimmie and I made our way over to Empire Cafe, I was feeling really good and … Continue reading A True Worship Experience – 11/8
Friendships – 11/8/12
Before I get into the next chapter of my trip, here is a short, challenging post for your consideration. I can't really start or get into what happened Thursday and Friday without first mentioning Wednesday night. The plan was to come back to the lodge, study a bit and get to bed by midnight at … Continue reading Friendships – 11/8/12
Meeting New Friends – 11/7/12
Three weeks ago I got my first opportunity to meet some incredible people and begin what I am sure will be lifelong friendships with all of them. As we made our way into the township of Philipi, Terry wanted to give us the opportunity to taste some of the local cuisine. We stopped and had … Continue reading Meeting New Friends – 11/7/12
A Most Beautiful Drive – 11/7
Wednesday morning and we find ourselves driving along Beach Rd., which is literally a hundred yards or so from the Indian Ocean. It's mile after mile of beach, sand dunes, clear blue water with 3 to 5 foot waves crashing every 3 to 4 seconds. I am not even going to try and describe how … Continue reading A Most Beautiful Drive – 11/7
Setting the Scene – 11/7
Arriving at night time in Cape Town really helped to not get keyed up for the week ahead. Being dark and all, it was hard to see anything versus arriving in the day time and having the opportunity to see all the sights, watching people living life. I think it would have kicked the adrenaline … Continue reading Setting the Scene – 11/7
Peaceful, Easy Feeling – 11/5
The following was written on the plane ride home from Paris to Atlanta. Monday was a hard day with trying to get last minute details worked out for my time away while anxiously awaiting 3 pm to arrive so we could leave for the airport. I spent a lot of the morning listening to MercyMe … Continue reading Peaceful, Easy Feeling – 11/5
A City, A People, A Love of Both
Cape Town, South Africa has captured my heart!! I pray to return often. It's beauty is unlike anything I have ever seen. With it's oceans, Atlantic to the west and Indian to the south, you find some of the most astounding shades of blue seen anywhere. The ocean has always reminded me of God's power … Continue reading A City, A People, A Love of Both
Getting Excited
so, 4 days and counting! To say I am getting excited about the upcoming trip to South Africa is an understatement to say the least. Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jimmie Warren as we began discussing what topics we wanted to cover next week during our time to teach at the … Continue reading Getting Excited
