• The joy of envelope-stuffing in Kenya
• The eyes of the world are on Greece – are we praying?
• Now that is a cool tree house in Taiwan!
• A video – flight to Sudan!
• Thoughts about corruption in Russia – or is it corruption?
• Thoughts from a medical missionary in Ukraine – Am I Contagious?

Finally, this video from Chile – Chilean folk music meets an old hymn…

All right, so it’s just another fun way to discover new blogs!  I admit, I cheated a bit with X.  But the Rapp family has to get some kind of a prize for their creative use of that misunderstood letter.

I do believe I managed to have 26 different countries as well.

So enjoy this quick alphabetical tour of the world, and go leave a comment on a blog you’ve never commented on before! 

• aliens and strangers (Tanzania)
• Behind Palace Walls (Nepal)
• Children of Hope (Mexico)
• drumsticksandpaintbrushes (Australia)
• Ecuador Missions (Ecuador)
• Finding God in China (China)
• Gleanings from the Field (Thailand)
• He Says/She Says (Peru)
• In His Love (Russia)
• Jungle Abbotts (Cameroon)
• Kids’ Doc in Jos (Nigeria)
• Livin’ The Adventure (Argentina)
• Millions to Tell (Chile)
• New Every Morning (Taiwan)
• OUR JOURNEY (Philippines)
• Partnering with Parents (Niger)
• Quirey Life (Brazil)
• Rescue Iraq (Iraq)
• Sowers4Pastors (Honduras)
• Today’s Grace (El Salvador)
• Under the Marchegian Sun (Italy)
• Voice in the Desert (Burkina Faso)
• With Love from Ukraine (Ukraine)
• Rapp Family Aixtreme Life (France)
• The Yakubu Family (Ghana)
• Zach Attack (South Africa)

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.

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 is popular in Brazil?
• Let’s make Foufou in Kenya!

Incidentally, don’t miss the video in the last post.  There are some very interesting things about how this is done – see what you notice.

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 in Latin America as seen by one blogger in Columbia.

And finally, on the topic of change.  Missionaries experience constant change, in their lives and in the lives of others.  Sometimes good, sometimes challenging.

First, moving from one country to another and discovering Stowaways!

Next, a time of change as these missionaries also move, for different reasons.  This is one of those especially challenging changes.  Don’t miss Committed to the Cause(s).

Lastly, in Swaziland Jesus Transforms an Abusive Teenager!

• And how is your string?  If you don’t know how to answer, click here (Mali).
• Why the violence?  And why are leaders so silent about it? (Nigeria)
• I don’t know, how often do you ask for a cat at a gas station? (Hungary)
• Here’s a chance to give input at a blog – what kinds of posts would you like to see here? (Taiwan)
• Can I be content without – all this stuff?  Good question. (Brazil)
• "Could you tell me About Jesus, just briefly?"  Wow, where would you start? (Thailand)
• Why not just teach them all English?  Really?  People actually ask you that? (United Kingdom)
• This is certainly a favourite question for missionaries – what is your schedule like? (Chile)  Of course, it’s different for everyone – and changes once a week…
• What are you doing to support healthy family life?  This is kind of neat. (Bolivia)

I hope I didn’t say something bad in some language or another, but these two terms are from the posts below.  Enjoy these recent posts from around the world!  And find out what sa fou and shoo foo are all about…

• Extremely useful information – what to do if you call yourself a mushroom. (Russia)
• i don’t believe in love (especially not love and marriage…). (Taiwan)
• Learning to Type in Thai – another of those missionary skills you might not think about. (Thailand)
• A boy called Lucky – hope in the midst of heartbreak. (Mozambique)
• Well Well – a major step forward in helping the community. (Kenya)
• Han Solo gets a little help from local missionaries.  You just never know who you’re going to meet. (regarding Haiti)
• Dominoes & Evangelism???  You bet. (Mali)
• Sa fou (This is crazy!)  Exciting new partnerships. (Haiti)

It’s time to congratulate those who have completed 5 years of blogging!  5 years is still a good old age for a blog – in fact, these blogs are still older than this site (which started in 2005).

I’ve done this in the past, but I’m not sure if I’ll do it again – the more time goes by the more blogs are celebrating!  But here it is, at least one more time – Happy Blogoversary!

• Adventures With God serving in South Africa
• Musings of a Missionary serving in Thailand
• The Boyds to Columbia serving in Columbia (their former blog is here)
• The Kautz Family serving in Columbia
• Itsara serving in Thailand
• Always an Adventure… serving in Taiwan
• Coxes Quarterly serving in Germany
• les Davey de France serving in France
• Simplicity serving in Taiwan
• Under the acacias serving in Burkina Faso
• Life of a Steward serving in the United Kingdom
• The Ramblings of Norm and Debra Copeland serving in Guinea/Senegal
• Kingsley Clan serving in Ireland
• Into Rwanda serving in Rwanda
• Ramble Zone serving in Guatemala (AAAHHH!  They’re having a baby right now!)
• Kurt, Johanna, Kassia and Luke Metzger serving in Papua New Guinea
• Reflections of Refinement serving in Japan
• garcias2chile serving in Chile
• The Roe’s Garden serving in Germany
• Nanana serving in Mexico
• The Journey serving in the Netherlands
• The Naine’s Cameroon Adventure serving in Cameroon

• Taking the time to Pray for Hungary
• From Peru, an honest and compelling post about story of traditions and family violence – Abusing with impunity
• From Taiwan, some great photos of the Yilan Lantern Festival. Oh, more lantern festival here.
• In Mexico, a Cena de Amistad (Friendship Supper)
• In many parts of the world, birthday parties are a big deal.  Here’s an introduction to planning a party in Brazil – How to Throw a Birthday Party
• Everyone’s talking about the "financial crisis" – here’s the view from Ukraine – Thoughts On The Crisis, a strange solution to the financial crisis, and the Financial crisis hits the hospital

• First stop, Mongolia.  Quick review and pictures of a youth camp – Running To Win
• Next stop, Taiwan.  Check out a High school English camp at my school.  For sure you need to Meet a Few “Sports and English” Campers
• Why have camps?  Here’s one answer from South Korea.  And here’s a glimpse of counsellor training.
• Lots going on in Mexico – a Youth Camp in Amaelco, another camp and reflections on “results”, and – wow, lots here – short term teams and camp, the English Camp in Atizapan, more pictures and even video, and one more.
• Lots of fun at this English Camp in Russia
• Let’s see what’s happening in Ukraine.  Here’s another Youth Camp with some great Youth Camp Pictures.  And a video!  Check out these little kids working on their English – the Little Lions.
• We need to take some time in Cameroon.  Here’s a little about camp, and some family news you can pray about.