From the Heart of Mrs Missionary

Flooding

I have a special prayer request. On Tuesday, Eric took Lydia to a doctor appointment. She was diagnosed with a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome about two years ago and had a recent relapse after a sickness. Usually I go as well, but because I have sick kids at home and it was just aContinue reading “Flooding”

God Cares

God is so good to us. He knows everything that we go through and gives the grace needed for whatever we face. Sometimes He shows His care for us in big ways. But often we can feel His care the most in the little things. One of those ways happened last year. Continue reading “God Cares”

Draw Me Nearer, Blessed Lord

I read a book a few years ago called Humility: The Beauty of Holiness by Andrew Murray. I recently found it on Podbean and have been listening to it in the mornings. I cannot recommend it enough. It is powerful and convicting. I could listen to it daily as I am in such need ofContinue reading “Draw Me Nearer, Blessed Lord”

Beauty in the Mundane

Sometimes in the mundane routine of life you can lose how amazing your surroundings are. Everything just feels normal. But when you pause for a moment, you see it. We walked down the path to make visits, we approached a little house. It was almost hidden by the tall grass surrounding it. The mountains toweredContinue reading “Beauty in the Mundane”

Finally Baptized!

How excited I was for her! She had waited so long, and now, she was finally getting baptized! Agogo* Fatima greatly desired to be baptized at the first baptism in Phokera, but only because she wanted to be a member of the church. She tried getting into the baptismal, going from one side to theContinue reading “Finally Baptized!”

Little Hands of Love

Soon after climbing out of the lori (truck), a little hand reached out for mine. Quietly she motioned for her little friend to take my other hand. We walked hand in hand to the temporary structure in Nyamula for the Friday Bible study. I tried asking them simple questions, but they were too shy toContinue reading “Little Hands of Love”

Spreading Rumors

We have started going to Nyamula on Fridays. While Eric and Pastor Nelson are doing a salvation Bible study with the adults, Brother Shadrick and I have started taking the kids through the Bible. This past Friday we had gotten to the story of Cain and Abel. We frequently mix in acting out the BibleContinue reading “Spreading Rumors”

Donkey Cart Caroling

It’s always busy here, but Christmas is an even crazier time! The girls and I used our Christmas break to sew little tote bags for the kids at the Phokera church and simple sheep costumes. The little lambs were adorable, and all the kids were excited about the bags with treats and gifts! We alsoContinue reading “Donkey Cart Caroling”

Malawian Funerals

Funerals are very important to the Malawian people. Life almost seems to stop, and everything is dropped for them. Unfortunately, there are many of them. Sometimes it feels like death is a way of life here. When people hear of a death, the youth and ladies choirs go to the home of the family andContinue reading “Malawian Funerals”

Village Justice

“Akulira! Akulira!” We could hear the chant getting louder as they came in the direction of the house we were witnessing at. “He’s crying! He’s crying!” Some were chanting. Others chanted, “Don’t cry! You stole yourself!” The young man, net yet 18, had stolen a duck and gotten caught. The kids that had surrounded usContinue reading “Village Justice”