That heading is meant to take the place of calling it my “Swan Song”. After all, a chicken squawks loudest as it is caught just before it is prepared for cooking! It looks like this is the end of my … Continue reading
I know, I know! – Prov. 27:2 says “Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.” – but anyway, here goes! The name Baker is a very common one. There … Continue reading
I’m winding down. There will only be about 2 more blogs (explanation in the last blog) but I thought at least one of these final blogs should be a bit of a personal testimony. So, bear with me. You all … Continue reading
If you realize Africa has this many countries (map dated), think of all the languages! Ask Wycliffe. I am sure they could tell you. And, as missionaries go to that continent and into one of the countries think of the … Continue reading
The long dry season is about to end. Harvests, from the previous season, have all come in and if that planting time had produced little food because of scarcity of rain, villages and families were in dire straits because of … Continue reading
No doubt you heard of the shysters during the Alaska gold-rush days – those who purchased the gold. Before them, on the counter, was a felt or flannel cloth which caught and retained any gold dust spilt. And, of course, … Continue reading
Bear with me about a bit of language (Swahili) foibles. This explanation was given to me by the first head of the Africa Inland Church “Zunguka” means to turn around or go/come around. If you turn around too much or … Continue reading
It had been a trying trip. I had to go to town (only about 75 miles away) to get some supplies – but the seasonal rains had begun in earnest. About 35 miles through the 2 swamps, through the forest, … Continue reading
I know! I know! You want to know what that means. Sukuma language meaning is, “If you just stand around, watching someone else doing a job, not offering to help, you are most likely be hurt or inconvenienced in some … Continue reading
In our years of overseas ministry, there was much satisfaction in the experience of “finishing” a certain job or project – the accounting trial-balance that finally balanced! – (That was before computer accounting systems!) – the final piece of corrugated … Continue reading