First Day for Men of Steel “What do you need to do not to become a date on someone else’s arm?” Displaying our drivers’ licenses, the office administrator buzzed Tyrone and me into the front office. After receiving our security clearance, a wraparound specialist guided us throughout the high school campus, making suggestions on howContinueContinue reading “Tatooed”
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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”
Foreign Smoke
Gazing outside the window of our thirteenth-floor room, gray hazy views limited visibility to the downtown Chicago skyline. Faint burning smells permeated the inside of our room. Morning television news anchors declared, “Worst air quality in the world today!” Melanie, Elle and I were present in Chicago, IL on that day as Canadian wildfires raged.ContinueContinue reading “Foreign Smoke”
My Desire
Psalm 27:4- “ Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” As I reflect on my senior year, I am filled with an immense amount of gratitude and joy. When I transitioned back to the states as a second semester junior in high school, my prayer was toContinueContinue reading “My Desire”
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*”
Life Happens
Can a missionary really take a break? Life happens!
Uniquely Designed
My daughter Nala had a uniquely designed mission project this summer. She teamed up with 11 other missionary kids (MKs) from around the world to serve in Orlando, Florida. This project was led by former MKs. Below is her newsletter about her experience. Nala at MK@MK project From 24 June – 25 July, I gotContinueContinue reading “Uniquely Designed”
Development
Leon and his IBS Friends Evangelism and discipleship have been two words that have shaped my life for the past two decades. I enjoy sharing the message of the gospel and helping people to grow in their walks with the Lord. These past two month I had the opportunity to complete my theological development coursesContinueContinue reading “Development”
Joy and Sorrow
Leon and Mack just returned from a great campus visit at Life University in Marietta, GA near Atlanta. Mack received his acceptance and is waiting for his financial aid. He had the opportunity to meet the head rugby coach, teammates, academic counselor, and students. Mack will train with the Life rugby team in July andContinueContinue reading “Joy and Sorrow”
Replanting
Rushing to our local grocery store, Melanie and I searched for a plant. Outside the busy marketplace, a flora and fauna menagerie stood before us. We were working on a project for our virtual debrief class. In our organization, debrief is the process of acclimating back to one’s home culture by participating in group sessionsContinueContinue reading “Replanting”
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