What can an American pastor do for pastors who are serving faithfully in conditions that most of us cannot begin to imagine?  That was the question that plagued my heart in the weeks leading up to my trip to Uganda. What I didn't know (but should have) was that I probably got more out of … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 4)

So far, I've shared about the time before my mission trip and my traveling adventures.  Before going into what I experienced on site, I wanted to share what I saw on the way.  I saw Uganda - and it pierced my heart. When we flew into Entebe, George and Geraldine Smith met us (they are … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 3)

In "Part 1" of this recounting of my latest mission trip, I talked about the time leading up to takeoff.  I thought I'd share a little about my travel to and from now.  I've heard many horror stories about traveling by plane these days, but looking back, my travels weren't horrific - just interesting. Before … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 2)

  I guess it really began on Friday, April 28, 2017.  That was the day when my heart began to truly be changed - pierced because of Africa. A few months before, life was "normal."  I husbanded, fathered, and pastored - maybe not grammatically correct, but you get my drift.  And then I got a … Continue reading When Africa Pierced My Heart (Part 1)