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If I want to feed my family… and other reflections

by Jim on 18 August 2010

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It doesn’t matter.  If you’re a missionary from Kenya to Egypt, or a missionary from Japan to Canada, or a missionary from the USA to Ecuador.  There are challenges.  Things to get used to.  Surprises.

Here are some of the experiences missionary bloggers have been through lately.  For example, this blogger in Niger laments If I want to feed my family… …I have to go grocery shopping.

Speaking of groceries – spotted in Thailand was the Sausage-Cake Sandwich.  Full pictures provided in case you want to check your local grocery store.

And a day of adventure in Senegal – yes, it’s Caca water!

All right, I’m glad that’s over.  But… wait!  Danger looms ahead!  This time, not from roaming the country, but from blogging — as seen in this Disclaimer in Peru.  Yes, always remember – the world is reading your blog!

Finally, some peace.  A good report on a concluded Bible study – A SWEET ENDING in Bolivia.

Quick fact of the day from Taiwan:  Early Christian Influence on Asian Buddhism

And finally, some reminders to pray.  First, out of Honduras, challenging times:  Praise and thanks for prayer.  And an incredible post from Paraguay – Thoughts on a Funeral.  Not only will you learn about missions, and Paraguay, you’ll learn about God’s grace.

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The Fight For The Book (and other interesting posts)

by Jim on 6 August 2010

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Just a few interesting posts for you to browse today …

  • Driving home late, in the rain, is not the time when you want to hear Not a Good Sound!  Plus, Mexicans and Bibles.
  • No news is big news – don’t miss the Peace in Kenya!
  • Could it be?  Someone is more interested in these books than you are… who’s going to win in Books, Wonderful Books! (Haiti)
  • It’s always fun hearing about missionaries who are new on the field.  Check out this fact-filled post from Kenya:  in Kamba-land.
  • I really enjoyed this post (probably because I’ve written posts like it) about re-entering the home culture after being away.  The title?  Please Forgive Me In Advance! (Chile)

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What’s it like in… Tanzania, Japan, Moldova, Brazil, South Africa, Ukraine and Togo?

31 July 2010

Our bloggers have some great posts that will help you find out!  Here are some recent ones…

tanzanian kids say the darndest things – what are the most common greetings this person gets from kids in Tanzania?  I never would have guessed…
And by the way, from the same blog, these pictures give a great view of [...]

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Interview with a Missionary

22 July 2010

Hey, you never know unless you ask, right?  I hear lots of people saying lots of things about missionaries, but it seems like people rarely ask the missionaries themselves for a perspective.

So it was refreshing to read this two part interview and hear some answers to real questions about missionary life.
This particular missionary family lives [...]

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A Visit to Haiti (in pictures)

20 July 2010

More specifically, this is a visit to the Port-au-Prince area.  This is the capitol city of Haiti with more than a million people.
You remember the earthquake that hit the city in January.  Now, 6 months later, here are some somewhat random photos from missionaries in the area.  Actually, though they are somewhat random (a report [...]

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Markets and Food

9 July 2010

I decided to take a stroll to the market to try out some new foods and check out the atmosphere.  Here’s what I found…

Something fishy makes a missionary scream… in Congo
Lending a helping hand with Romaine in Tanzania
Answered prayer at the night market in Taiwan
Watch them cook in the Dominican Republic
So what kind of food [...]

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Tragedy in Bolivia

3 June 2010

This is a long post, but worth reading.  It’s filled with challenges missionaries face, tragedy, culture, questions and emotion.
Dealing with death is never easy, and yet it gets to the heart of the reality of this world and our need for salvation.
Thursday, May 21. Daniel and Ines were ready to go back to their house [...]

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These Titles Caught My Attention. That’s All.

12 May 2010

In the past I’ve posted about posts based on cool pictures – ones that caught my attention.
This time I ignored content altogether – at least to start with – and just looked for titles that caught my attention.
You know, other than "Our May Newsletter".  Or "Even more photos of our trip".  Or my favourite, "(no [...]

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Change, News, and Chinglish…

5 May 2010

The incredible posts never stop . . . I wish I had time to highlight them all!  First, here are some comments regarding current news events that you might be interested in – the strike in Nepal, for example.  And from Taiwan, some comments about "Chinglish" and China’s World Expo.
On the culture, a common issue [...]

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Written in Chalk (and other posts)

28 April 2010

Sometimes it’s the simple things that encourage you the most.  That’s what I thought when I read this post entitled Sidewalk Chalk from Ukraine.
It’s always good to read about what a missionary is doing – and it’s always completely different!  Here’s the latest from Peru in Back to Work!
Looking to solve a problem in Togo [...]

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