An elderly woman collapsed while out in the bush. She was found many hours later, severely burned by the searing sun. The family took her to a hospital, where staff said they couldn’t help her. The family then took her to a local church, where she received treatment...
There is no doubt that the social, political, and religious frameworks of a culture have a profound effect on how people think and behave. As these things change over time, the culture also adapts and evolves. Language can also be affected by the prevailing standards...
Preparations were underway for a sacrifice to the ancestors. “Why are you doing this?” a missionary asked. “To ensure safety and prosperity in the new year,” replied the village chief, who was a Muslim. “Your holy book does not tell you to do this, so why are you...
Before my life in full-time ministry service as a pastor and missionary, I was a financial analyst in the U.S. healthcare sector. I diagnosed financial and process problems in struggling departments then recommended solutions to make the company more profitable. I was...
We got up early on Christmas morning to travel with our neighbors to their cattle post. There, because it was a very special occasion, we helped them slaughter a goat; the main course for Christmas dinner. Instead of a pine Christmas tree filling the living room with...
