A group of us was sitting in the common room of our guest house in a remote part of Ghana, singing a song that includes the line, “There is thunder in His footstep and lightning in His fist.” All of a sudden the curtains started … Read More →
Tag Archives: Africa
Baobab, the Upside-Down Tree // Senegal
The baobab has to be one of the coolest trees I’ve ever seen. These behemoth trees dominate the landscape throughout Senegal, and when they don’t have leaves (which is most of the year), they give a distinct impression of a tree that has been uprooted … Read More →
Careworn // Senegal
This Senegalese Muslim leader, or “marabout,” is in charge of a few dozen young boy disciples. In return for the money they bring him from begging in the streets, he feeds and shelters them and teaches them the Koran. Share|
Daniel // Ghana
Daniel is a church planter among his own people in northern Ghana. Under the tutelage of another, older and more highly-educated, Ghanaian missionary, Daniel is learning practical ways to bring socioeconomic and spiritual transformation to his corner of the world. Share|