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So, the first day was a little rough. The flight was long and tedious, but that was expected. We landed safely though which is the main thing and quickly taxied into the fray of never ending lines and baggage security checks. Mike, Brad and Andrew got their bags at the very end which put us at the...
So, every flight on a trip like this can be perfect….today Murphy’s law strikes and my departure from Makale to Addis is one hour late. I arrive in Addis at 10:30 to head to a propose project area with our implementing partner, ODA (Oromia Development Association).  What I thought...
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:23-28 Meditation: Israel sinned against God, and God was not pleased. But God the people of Israel, just as God promised. Sometimes we all make mistakes, but God forgives us. In the cleansing rituals of the people Israel, and in the baptisms of people today, God’s...
  Scripture: Isaiah 41:17-20 Meditation: God told God’s people that God would provide for their needs. We believe that this is true today: God provides. While God can work in many special ways, often God works through humans. We are called to be God’s hands and feet...
Wow….did you know that it is 12-12-12….one of the most popular days this year to get married (I just heard this on BBC). But best of all, it is the birthday of Jillian, my granddaughter. Happy birthday Jillian! Today we return to the same area with our implementing partners, Glimmer...