(photo by Albin Hillert/WCC) Heading to the hotel early because I have some things to get done before the conference wraps up tomorrow. Had a chance to whip down some reflections: This morning we had a plenary on formation. I found the “round table” to have spark and something to wrestle with. The written “responses” … Continue reading Reflections on day five #CWME #WCC
Some internet issues so slow in getting this up. Saturday followed the same pattern as the other days. Finished my workshop on Prophetism and am greatly encouraged by those interactions. (this conference is not free from the “in my church we do this” phenomena that I experience at youth ministry conferences. Oh vey, I wish … Continue reading Quick Reflections on day three and four #CWME #WCC
(photo credit – Albin Hillert) It Might Get Loud II One of the key characteristics of the conference is that it is “an African conference.” Well, they nailed the volume part of Africa. As in, it is way too loud for me. This morning the Bible study presentation made me feel like I was being … Continue reading Quick Thoughts on Day 2 #CWMW #WCC
As much for me as for the folks who have been messaging me asking how the conference is going, I’ll do my best to offer some quick fire reflections at the end of the day. Curbing the Critical I have been trained to be critical. I’d like to believe that I’m a generous person but … Continue reading Quick Thoughts on Day 1 #CWME
I’m currently sitting in an airport lounge in Lilongwe, waiting for a flight to Nairobi before catching another to Arusha. As much as it is inconvenient to have to ping pong around central and east Africa, it is nothing compared to the travails of travel by other means. I investigated driving but given road conditions … Continue reading Mission in Space and Time: Arusha CWME Reflection #1
There is a saying, “If its too loud, you’re too old.” I think moving to Malawi has made me old. Shortly after arriving in Malawi, I noticed that the worship music was very loud. At different points in my life I’ve been a concert goer. Live music is great and should be played and heard … Continue reading It Might Get Loud
I’m grading exams from last semester for a course on the major prophets. Students had to do an exegesis on either Isaiah 6 or Ezekiel 37. Almost every one of the answers on Isaiah start with some variation of, “The book of Isaiah is believed to be written by Isaiah son of Amoz.” The passive … Continue reading Does it matter who wrote Isaiah?
Driving in Malawi is not for the faint of heart. Traffic laws are malleable. Drivers are constantly passing each other with a very narrow margin of error. I have seen many close calls, and it is common to see a car coming straight at you as it passes traffic. Then, in the nick of time … Continue reading I Forgive You
In my neighbourhood, children sometimes run up to me yelling, “Gimme money!” Even at Birdboy’s international school, where children come from wealthy families, classmates will ask for his change when he buys something to eat at lunch. We definitely have less disposable income than many of these children’s families who travel to Dubai or South … Continue reading Gimme Money
“It is even more important today, in light of Donald Trump’s comments about African countries, to celebrate John Chilembwe day. Prove or disprove.” This was the question I posed to my TEEM class on John Chilembwe Day, January 15, 2018. I am teaching a group of students “Introduction to English Language and Communication” and this … Continue reading Chilembwe and The Essay Writing Contest
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