Today was the first day of the missionaries’ examinations. What did I think? 1. On the whole, they did an excellent job of presenting a summary of the key points from their research paper for the year. 2. In general, they chose challenging topics and made a thorough analysis of problem areas, often finding cogent …
April 2012
Chimurenga
On the 18th of April, 1980, Zimbabwe, my home country, declared independence from Britain. It took years of fighting in a war called the Chimurenga, and a measure of external support to achieve the goal. One of my uncles who left home to join the struggle never returned. Every day, for years, my mother’s family …
Lesson 5: ‘Tis so sweet to Trust in Jesus
Your homework’s done – you have a clear sense of your budget and how far it can stretch; you’ve weighed your needs against your desires to find their critical balance where they meet your financial ability; you’ve read all the car-purchasing and negotiation tips; and kept an eye on the market for a gauge of …
Lesson 4: Head before Heart
Isabel Briggs Myers didn’t have to tell me that I’m moved by my feelings. In fact, it’s probably one of my greatest challenges as a Christian – to act on faith inspite of feeling. So when my friend started talking about loving with your head first before your heart, I knew what he was talking about. …


