From Bitter to Sweet

There was a steady hum coming from the large machine nestled up to the outside wall of our house. Just like that, our front porch had become a thrown-together ice cream shop. My husband and our two Ugandan interns were deep into their experimenting, using our blue plastic table as an outdoor kitchen. Making, remaking, […]

This Month’s Theme: Savor

To savor something is to pause, to linger, to pay attention. It’s an intentional act of noticing and receiving. In the whirlwind of cross-cultural life, savoring can feel like a luxury—or even a challenge when circumstances press in. Yet, God invites us to savor his goodness, not just in the moments of delight but even […]

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