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New Experiences While Serving in a Bible School in Malawi

While this was my third time to teach at Great Commission Bible School in Malawi, there were still new experiences to enjoy. Some were brand new, and others were repeats but enjoyed with new people. My second week was a full and busy one. It began bright and early on Monday morning. The school had devotions at 7:00 am on Monday and Friday. When I was planning my trip here, I felt like I needed to demonstrate to the students…

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What One Does on a Weekend in Lilongwe, Malawi

We came to Malawi to teach at Great Commission Bible School which is in the capital city, Lilongwe. Our classes began on Tuesday. I taught two periods a day, the first and the third periods. The good news is, I was done by lunch so I could then take a nap in the afternoon. My classes went well, and I enjoyed working with the students. After four days of teaching the weekend arrived. Saturday morning I did laundry. Having been…

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A Post Looking to the Future

This is a different post for me. I’m not going to tell you about some past travel adventure. I’m not going to share any pictures with you. Instead, I am going to talk about the future. Actually today as my next adventure begins today and continues for the next six weeks. I knew that for various reasons I wanted to go to Malawi again in June. This will be my third time to go and teach there. My pastor, Jeff…

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What to Look For When Visiting European Churches

When people travel, they often have specific activities they hope to experience. For some people it’s experiencing the food and drink of a culture. For others it’s exploring the natural world through hikes and outdoor activities. Some people look for the historical side of a location perhaps through museums. For those in the latter group, one activity that is quite common, especially in Europe, is visiting churches. Churches have interest for a number of reasons. Tourists interested in history often…

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Learning to See the World in Layers (Street Art in Berlin)

This week I welcome Jacob Fuentes to my blog. He has traveled with us to Vietnam and Germany. Enjoy his thoughts on one of his favorite topics, street art.) Street art has a way of staying with me long after I leave a place. Not because it’s always the most famous or polished work in a city, but because it shows up where you least expect it. On the side of buildings, under bridges, in corners you would normally walk…

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