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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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Christmas, Culture, and Connecting

by Jim on 6 January 2010

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Kyiv, Ukraine in the winter
Kyiv, Ukraine in the wintertime
Courtesy of Stuck in Customs

So the holiday season is winding down in most parts of the world.  But there’s still time to take a look at some experiences from missionaries around the world, including their thoughts on culture.

For example, let’s take a look at some Christmas traditions in Italy in Getting Our Winter Holidays Straight or Saint Nicholas, Babbo Natale, and Befana the Christmas Witch.

In a more general tour of cultural suprises, check out THINGS I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT LIVING IN PERU…

Just a little video to show you what the weather is like in Kyiv, Ukraine.  And how about Christmas Is Coming To Kyiv

All right, it’s not cold everywhere of course.  Check out The Paraná River, a Gift from God from Paraguay.

And since this site is all about connecting via the internet, I can’t resist this post from Venezuela – Virtual Friends.

Finally, just a simple reminder to make those connections with people around the world and people passing you on the street – you know, the Crowds (Moldova).

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Football/Soccer on the Field (video)

13 October 2009

Spectacularly popular, it’s no surprise that people are blogging about it all over the world!  I’m talking about Football (or Soccer, as it’s commonly called in places like New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the USA).  Check out this video about a recent soccer school in Burkina Faso…

Sounds like a good sport for MKs to learn, [...]

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While You Weren’t Looking (His Church Grew Again)

7 May 2009

A whole variety of posts here, but a focus on the remarkable, sometimes quiet, sometimes explosive, things that God is doing in busy streets and out-of-the-way corners around the world.  In unexpected ways, He keeps building His Church…

Delivery time – in hopes of A Warmer Night for the Neighbors (Paraguay)
It all started when this woman [...]

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More thoughts from the field

5 March 2009

Just wanted to share a few more random posts I enjoyed recently.  First one out of Thailand – thoughts about a very challenging subject, Contextualization.  What do you think?
And how about some thoughts from Nigeria … who could resist reading a post entitled May Erin always be fat?
And a post from Paraguay.  What would you [...]

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Weddings around the world!

2 March 2009

A wedding in ParaguayPhoto courtesy of Jonathas Rodrigues

There have been a lot of posts about weddings lately, so I think it’s time for a quick tour around the world to see some pictures of weddings in different cultures.  Here are a few:

Paraguayan Weddings:  Find out what makes a wedding in Paraguay unique
Fantastic Friday Fotos:  This [...]

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New blogs (dominated by Mexico)

31 May 2008

Here are the latest new blogs.  Quite a high percentage from Mexico.  C’mon bloggers from other countries – get your new blogs in to me!  I’m particularly interested in missionaries who are working in the USA, but who are from another country, or missionaries in the USA working in a very different culture.
Meanwhile, stop by [...]

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Posts from Paraguay

30 April 2008

We haven’t talked a lot about Paraguay here – why is that?  Do you know where it is?  That’s right – smack-dab in the middle of South America.  Here are a few recent posts to get you started:

Let’s start with m&m: Missions and Musings:  Read the story of Carlos in Carlos’ Hope, and American’s view [...]

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