On this day of ministry, Tyrone and I entered a school in the Aldine Independent School District. We passed through a metal detector and were ushered into the principal’s office. Principal Ross was glad to see us, and shared to meet him in the library where the staff meeting would occur. As we strolled throughContinueContinue reading “In the Dark”
Category Archives: Prayer
God Answered
One summer day I visited my Aunt Alexis’s house, and I went straight to the fridge, but before I opened its door my eyes glanced to see my senior year prayer magnet. God has answered many of the prayers, but I would like to share a story of God’s faithfulness this past year. On SpringContinueContinue reading “God Answered”
Access
MenofSteelejan24 I once lived in “Hell.” This was the nickname of the only all-male floor in my dormitory at Rice University. Access is what I remember most from my second year in Hell. This marked the first year that internet and cable TV was available in everyone’s dorm room. You can only imagine what youngContinueContinue reading “Access”
Christmas 2023 Greetings
“May the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter.” – Author Unknown- Thank you for your prayers and support in 2023.
Tale of Two Classes
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. My senior, Nala, recently completed this famous English author’s historical fiction set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. I remember reading this novel for a high school assignment. It’s funny to think how this Englishman’sContinueContinue reading “Tale of Two Classes”
Disciple
Leon trains students of Klein Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) on how to share the Gospel. “Houston pastor ordered to pay $2.45 million …” Click2Houston website This headline grabbed my attention recently. A jury reached a verdict in the case involving a local pastor finding him liable for passing a sexually transmitted disease to someone andContinueContinue reading “Disciple”
Heat Dome
A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high-pressure traps heat over an area. (Scientific American®) “It’s hot,” shared Mimo when the Houston heat dome slapped him exiting the airport’s automatic glass doors. Yesterday, our family received unexpected gifts. Mimo, our friend from South Africa, traveled to Houston and carried precious items we hadContinueContinue reading “Heat Dome”
U.S. Sangoma*
Leon and Melanie attending seminar on Houston Highways panel at Rice University. Coming off our sabbatical and meeting with Cru leaders we are excited to begin ministry in the most diverse city in the US – Houston, TX! The fourth most populous city in the country, H-town hosts the NCAA® Men’s Final Four® this weekend.ContinueContinue reading “U.S. Sangoma*”
Fearless Faith
Fellow International staff- Melanie with Chelsea Old Friends – Leon and Pastor Dhati Lewis Birthday dinner with Leon Mack Tom Fritz and Leon Best While in South Africa, Leon and I had an opportunity to serve with a local team that incorporated several different target audiences. Over the years we have grown to enjoy collaborationContinueContinue reading “Fearless Faith”
Life Happens
Can a missionary really take a break? Life happens!