Have you ever been overpowered by circumstances? My last blog spoke about Elijah being overpowered by just the threat of circumstances caused by Jezebel. Moses sent a scout group to scope out the Promised Land before taking the people in. The scouts brought back reports of lushness and potential except Read more…
Have you heard the term “banner” year. I think 2011 falls in that category for Living Perspectives’ work in Ethiopia, not for what we accomplished but for what God is doing. In Ethiopia, the school built for PK-K children is flourishing with 80 students. The parents are beginning to financially Read more…
Most of us have heard about the anonymous donors this Christmas that paid off lay-away gifts at some of the big department stores pleasantly surprising the customers. There has been a generous outpouring of gifts to the Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission and to the ministry at Congregations for the Read more…
Tamerat, our adopted “son” in Ethiopia is growing up rapidly. His story is chronicled in earlier blogs. Now 18 and in grade 11, his studies are going well and he is a real personality around Dilla. I spent much time with him on this journey. Ato Tegene, a key elder Read more…
Greetings to all in this New Year 2011. For me and my house, 2010 was a wonderful year. A highlight was a new granddaughter, lots of family time and an opportunity to change lives with God’s help. We are thankful that God has afforded Jeanne and I enough money, time Read more…
This has been a wonderful year for ministry and for living. We have been active in God’s service trying to bring change and joy into the lives of those who are in transition or seeking to find hope. Early blogs describe our Ethiopia work. Following is a summary of other Read more…