Life Observation 3: Travel Hurts

So, I’ve traveled quite a bit.  Not as extensively as some of my friends (ahem, Joshy).  But quite a bit.  I love to travel, to see new places and experience different cultures. The problem with that is: it hurts.  I’ve left my heart in many places throughout the world.  Especially in South Africa.  My time [...]

In film

Here are a couple movies filmed in South Africa. You should check them out. Sorry… they’re both rated “R”. But they are so good. I really would recommend them for a bit of a culture-shock. Neither is perfect. They’re both films made for the film industry. But, again, they’re great. Tsotsi Blood Diamond (also filmed [...]

Thoughtless

Africa week should have been longer than 5 days. But I got all brained out today, and have no words. Instead of sharing something profound, I’ll just give you a few randoms. It’s nearly impossible to get rid of the nasty taste of aloe vera in your mouth. (Please never taste it – though it [...]

Hope and praise

I sometimes struggle to remember to do both of these thing.  It’s when I’m having a hard time that I start to mutter this under my breath: Moya wa ka o hlorelang, o nyarohetseng?  Ka hare ho nna?  O itshepele Modimo.  Ke sa tla o roka, sefahleho sa wona ke poloko. Dipesaleme 42:5

Thirsty Thursday (guest post)

I’m so honored today to be able to introduce the Thirsty Thursday post. My dear friend Alece over at “The Grit” was kind enough to write a bit on her passion for Africa. A passion that started a ministry that has drastically altered my life in so many ways. And, while I could talk about [...]