One of my constant fears is that I might fail at learning the language. I feel like so much is at stake. If I am to have an effective ministry here, I have to learn it well. But it is a “category four” language, meaning it is especially hard. And going to language school every … [Read More]
Living in Paradox
Our trainers at Mission Training International taught us about “living in paradox.” I didn’t know how well this concept would apply to my initial experiences in Ethiopia. There are things that I love, and things that I despise. To not force myself to reconcile the two lets me accept what is difficult, while not losing … [Read More]
Building the Temple
The Israelites were given detailed instructions for building the temple (Ex. 26-30). The Israelites must have wondered how they could possibly take on such a task, and so do I. So many exact measurements are provided for the tabernacle and its various parts—the table for bread, the golden lampstand, the bronze altar, even the … [Read More]