SENTANI, Indonesia – The Richards family is safe following a fire in Sentani, Papua, Indonesia on Friday, June 13, that destroyed their house and the adjacent Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) guesthouse duplex.
The blaze began when the Richards’ generator caught fire. The house was constructed primarily of wood so the fire grew in […]
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Working on the Lebakeng airstrip. Photo by Matt Monson.
Despite our best efforts to alert government entities, healthcare workers, and the villagers about the possible airstrip closure if someone didn’t take ownership and fix it, nothing had been done—that is, until now.
On April 24, 80 community members, several clinicians, […]
Toward the end of April, the MAF Lesotho program participated in a “Letsema” for the first time. A Letsema is a partnership to complete a project for the good of the community. People come only expecting a meal in compensation for their labor. If you feed them—they will come. Such was the case for the […]
Scaffolding used in Mozambique
Upon returning to Mozambique after a quick trip to the United States, one thing that really struck me was how different attitudes are concerning safety and security. Here in Mozambique you might see 20 people piled in the back of a pickup truck or small children walking by themselves on […]
I am often asked about by very well-intentioned people how they can help MAF missionaries who are returning from the field. Coming home is one of the hardest things a missionary faces. Yet this may be the single most misunderstood stage in a missionary’s journey.
People typically think the initial departure—leaving friends, family, and all […]
My owl “candle” with a tea light in the bottom and scented wax cubes above.
In the mornings, before the bustle begins, I like to light a candle and pour myself a cup of coffee, creating a welcoming and intimate atmosphere for my quiet time with Jesus. Often as I walk through the house […]