Helping Others
Psychologically, when you help someone, your thoughts turn away from your own problems—if only for a short period. That’s the beginning of your own healing and a healthier lifestyle.
Are Aesop’s Fables an Ethiopian Treasure?
Many people worldwide have developed through childhood with versions of Aesop’s Fables. If not, they probably heard variations in cartoons or films, not realizing the storyteller. This has been true for thousands of years. Most of us never realized these tales were originally religious, political or social commentaries aimed at adults. Nor did many of…
Can We Make the Desert Green?
Introducing The Great Green Wall Most people have heard about The Great Wall of China. But, how many know about The Great Green Wall of Africa? Unlike the Chinese Wall, Africa’s Great Green Wall is currently being built. It isn’t an ancient piece of history. Its purpose is also different. Instead of keeping invaders out,…
Summer-Fall 2021 Mission Trip
WHEN: Late Summer/Early Fall 2021. (If Covid-19 is reduced, allowing for safe travels; we ask this virus be abolished in the name of Jesus!) WHERE: Addis Ababa and adjacent provinces. GOAL: Counseling and supporting orphans, single parents, and struggling families. Focus is on supporting current “empowerment centers.” At the same time, we’ll see where God…
A Fun Interview with Scott
It’s time to meet another International Christian Fiction Writers author. Today we’re introducing Scott Douglas Martell. Welcome, Scott! Fast Five Thanksgiving or Pancake Day? Thanksgiving, 365 days a year. Car or plane? Yamaha Sirius motorbike. Chips or crisps? Today, as I’m writing this: Trai Cay Say Dried Fruit chips. Donuts or brownies? Sweet potatoes? I’m another sweet…
It’s Essential We All Take Responsibility for God’s Creation
The outdoors captured my attention and imagination from an early age. Images of oceans, mountains, vegetation, wildlife, and rivers flash through my memory. It was my original passion. It remains so. This passion revolved around exploration, climbing, rafting, hiking, camping and other recreations. I marveled at the natural world. I asked questions, read and explored.…
Pray for Ethiopia as the spread of Covid virus accelerates
It used to be US Embassy emails to Americans in Ethiopia were mundane with notices about meetings, visa changes, and other bureaucratic items. A bleak message For the past few years, that hasn’t been the case, with regional conflict, outbreak of war, and then Covid-19. But this week’s message gave one of the bleakest messages.…
Grateful, after all these years!
Grateful, after all these years, serving our Lord! Do you keep a grateful journal? It’s a critical tool for good thinking and spiritual health. But it’s been tough this past year. I’ve tried, but skipped many days. Pondering this Thanksgiving Newsletter, I reviewed my journal. I use the Five-Minute Journal app and find it very…
Words for Turbulent Times
We need the Word for turbulent times. Today, so much animosity exists in the world, the country, in the church. Faith seems to have become politicized, legalism reigns, and a “win” justifies any means necessary. I pray that we all heal, unify, and find inner peace. One way is simply to follow Jesus and do…
Pray for Peace and Reconciliation
Prayers today and always for Ethiopia. On June 30, an unknown assailant assassinated a popular musician, Hachalu Hundessa, known for his political songs.
Lord, here I am, help me!
So, what is the first thing you think of when you gain consciousness in the morning? The D60 book shares a “first light prayer.” It is a simple and important way to begin each day. Train yourself each morning to first pray: “Lord, Here I am. Help me.” Such as prayer, as the writers say, is “short, simple, humble, potent.” It