Here's the first billboard for the church. The idea for the billboards is to get people to think or laugh or both. The next one will be funny, but this one is for thinking.
Today is my parents anniversary. 57 years ago, they began a journey together in which they're still progressing. Happy Anniversary, Bob and Marilyn Smith!!
We wrapped up our third day at Kasubi, a Church of God school here in Kampala. Ralph and I gathered with the church leaders present and taught the leadership issues regarding delegation of authority, worship and service, and faith. They were so attentive these last 3 days and I wish that we could keep going and build the mentoring processes and relationships that help keep leaders moving forward. The good news is that, at Ralph's suggestion, we gave them all our notes on these topics and they will, hopefully, be able to pour into others in their churches, ministry areas, and departments - leaders building more leaders. Yes! The JaJa party went really well. I had not participated in these before so I wasn't sure what to expect. We introduced ourselves. A few JaJas (grandmothers, grandfathers) gave testimonies as a few of our own JaJas (Delbert and Debbie). Then, we all served them the food that was prepared - they were soooo blessed. But, I believe that ...
Gentle Reader, I'm trying to figure out why I don't want to write. Seriously. It's been since June 9 - over a month! I'm reminded of a few words from that song by Pink Floyd, "Money": The time is gone, the song is over, thought I'd something more to say. At the beginning of the year, I committed to write more and I did. But, I got to the end of Spring and my interest in writing had sprung. Done. Over. Nothing more to say? No, I have something to say but I'm not quite sure I want to say it here. Ever feel that way? I want to talk about Jesus, my bride, my family, the church, government, weather, complex matter and anti-matter anti-aging compounds, and a host of other things important to me... But, I'm just not sure they should be placed here. Jesus talks about not throwing your pearls before swine . Of course, in the context of the Sermon on the Mount, He seems to be warning against placing God's Word before those who will not only t...
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