KChambers
South Africa: mission trip no.3
I find it curious that the first day of Lent is on Valentine’s Day. I can't think of a better way to spend a day about love than...
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Jan 284 min read
You are held.
I was resistant to writing a blog post this week because I had a difficult week and didn't feel like I had anything helpful to share. The...
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Jan 203 min read
Pruning.
I was reflecting on how one of the motivators behind being a therapist was and is the desire to be a safe place for people. I know this...
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Jan 134 min read
Crossing over.
I had several opportunities to reflect on my past this week. I have taken part of a research study by a local university since 2003. They...
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Jan 44 min read
Look up.
I remember that it only took about 3 days in Africa for my perceived problems to fall away from my conscious. Being present with others...
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Dec 22, 20233 min read
Refined as silver.
I am always amazed at how the verses that stand out to me, to memorize, in the moment of choosing don't hold a lot of significant value,...
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Dec 13, 20232 min read
Look at the birds.
I had someone ask me yesterday what my biggest take away from Africa was. Since I was put on the spot, I didn't have time to give a...
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Dec 9, 20234 min read
Love has no language.
As I recited Jeremiah 17:7-8, I had a deeper understanding of it, or maybe I saw it through a different lens. "Blessed is the man who...
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Dec 7, 20235 min read
"Then God opened her eyes."
The South Africans are so giving and loving. They want to bless me and I’m like "No! I’m here to bless you!" They don’t ask for anything....
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Dec 5, 20233 min read
I am delighted in.
Lizel was driving us into town and I noticed her handmade earrings. I commented on how unique they were. She took them off and showed me...
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Dec 4, 20234 min read
It is well.
Lizel is a thirty-five year old South African that I met in Hennenman during my first mission trip here in March. She is single, without...
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Nov 30, 20233 min read
I want to be like a tree.
Something that has stood out to me this week is that when people get together there's a lot of gossiping. I think it’s because they...
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Nov 26, 20233 min read
Unexpected Surprises
It was so wonderful to be back in Imago Dei church for a service and to see everyone! The congregation has grown a lot since March, they...
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Nov 25, 20233 min read
"One thing is needed".
People are hurting. They need a friend. To listen. To pray. To be with them. The Lord put on my heart that I don’t have to do extravagant...
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Nov 24, 20231 min read
First day in Hennenman
On the 3 hour drive from Johannesburg to Hennenman this morning I passed Diepsloot. In Afrikaans it means "deep ditch". It's a densely...
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Nov 23, 20231 min read
I made it to South Africa!!
No delays or cancellations! I am staying with one of the women I met when I was here in March. She picked me up from the Johannesburg...
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Nov 22, 20232 min read
The Light Shines
I was lying on the church floor last night, reciting my memorized scriptures with a couple of friends. The verse that triggered an...
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Nov 12, 20233 min read
Salty. Fruity. Bright.
In ten days I will be back in Africa. I am so ready. As I sit here with the Lord, I hear Him whisper "spacious place." He led me to Job...
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Nov 1, 20232 min read
Feed my sheep
I asked the South Africans if there was anything that they need, that I could purchase for them here and bring with me. It has brought me...
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Oct 24, 20233 min read
Wake up sleepers
Have I fallen asleep? Have I let this world's distractions and attacks from the enemy blur my vision? I woke this morning to a voice note...
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