Dan is reading all the time; He loves to learn and have his perspectives challenged. Last year, in discussions about mission and calling with Lynn Dietz, EMCC Regional Minister during his visit to South Africa, Lynn recommended reading “Kingdom Come.” This book articulated so much of what we had been feeling about a deeper call […]
Sometimes we get thrown a curve ball. Often in our work in South Africa, the unexpected happens. In those times, Kerry and I look at each other and say, “I didn’t see that coming!” We got thrown a curve ball in January. Zephaniah, our lead trainer, didn’t come back to work after the Christmas break. […]
Our hearts are full of rich memories having visited with so many of you while in Canada for our 5 month Home Assignment, May – September. We were in many of your homes for a meal, and we are so grateful for your generosity in sharing of your lives with us, and for your partnership […]
It’s been three years since setting foot in Canada and we knew there would be change. Still we found ourselves marvelling at the sheer scope of development in Ottawa and Toronto. In Toronto especially, massive high rises continue to go up and change the skyline dramatically. The city is a concrete jungle. As I looked […]
“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” ― Helen Keller It has become a significant realisation in these Canadian home assignment months, that we are not walking alone. In this BLOG we want to pay tribute to all the people who continue to be interested in us and […]
We have discovered something wonderful in Wildwood! Dan spent a morning with a dear high school friend, Alison Laberge in her local community. Alison dreamt of starting a community garden in Wildwood, Calgary and worked with other community members to make that dream a reality. In the photos below, you can see what they have […]
When our son Jeremy was born, a few people gave some wise advice, “Cherish every moment because it goes by too quickly.” At the time we were surrounded by diapers, baby burp cloths and wet wipes… lots of wet wipes. That advice has come back to my heart these last months before Jeremy begins his […]
2016 is the beginning of our 7th year in South Africa and it is also the year that we are due to return to North America in April for a 5 month home assignment. As we complete our second 3 year term in South Africa, some of you may be interested in the story of how […]
Over the last couple of seasons, we’ve had issues in the field with bush pig destroying areas of maize, especially at cob filling time. We’ve also had damage from neighbours’ goats and cattle. We’ve known we’ve needed a fence, but have lacked the funds to get it done. Well, thanks especially to some friends from […]
Farming God’s Way is truly amazing. When a rural African farmer turns from conventional methods of plowing, winter burning and monocropping to Farming God’s Way, we can comfortably predict a 10 times yield increase in the first year! This really is the gospel — good news — with boots on! But the story doesn’t end […]