iStock Image Abebi was waiting for Becket outside of apartment building where she lived. They had arranged to meet there and then head to the park for their lesson and afterwards to the lake so that he could go for a swim. Teaching him Hausa was so much fun. He was such a good student. …
Dinner Talk & a Warning
Thaddaus on his way to Krasi where he was to meet Ms. Sambu. It was early Saturday evening. During the week, he had called her and asked her to have dinner with him. She sounded surprised but accepted his invitation. They arranged to meet in front of the restaurant at seven. When he got there, …
First Day at Jacksonville University
It was the first day back to university. He had mixed feelings. While he was excited about the new year and teaching new students, he couldn't stop thinking about Kalisa and missing the times they spent together in Kigali. What was she doing at that moment? Was she already at the school or was she …
Jesus is Willing
I see God’s love manifested through Jesus’ healing of the leper. Leprosy was a terrible disease. It disfigured people and made them outcasts in their communities. A person with leprosy had to tear his clothes and put a covering upon his upper lip and cry, “unclean, unclean.” They were rejected and avoided. No one wanted …
Puah’s Calling
"Are you happy you came to church this morning?" Tobias asked Puah when she went over to see him after having lunch with her grandmother. "Yes. I especially liked the Sabbath School. You're a great teacher, Tobias." "Thank you. I thought you would have participated, though." "I told you that I only wanted to listen …
Tamar and Rehoboam Salsa
"So, how are things going between Re and Monica?" Tamar's mother asked her when she walked into the kitchen. "Mom, can't you see that he isn't interested in her?" Tamar asked her mother, exasperated. "But, she's such a sweet girl. I think she would be a really good match for him." "Re has a girlfriend." …
A Different Direction
One day I got tired of writing mundane stories about film stars, politicians, writers and other famous people. I guess people would think I'm crazy. How could I be bored with such stuff, they would wonder. Well, believe it or not, I was. I wanted to do something different with my life. I have always …
Mr. Thornber’s Distress/Fall #writephoto
After he washed and dried his face, Mr. Thornber walked to the window and looked out. His room afforded him one of the most pleasant views of the grounds. It was another rather agreeable afternoon. The first signs of spring were visible. He could see the buds on the trees and the emergence of the …
Asha’s Story
Imagine you are a child and your daily routine is to get up early every morning to go and pick through trash with your mother. You and your family are "untouchables" in your society which means you are treated as outcasts, undesirables. You don't have many options when it comes to jobs so in order …
Parental Fighting
Is fighting in front of your children ever a good thing? An ABC News article says, it depends. In the article, Dr. Gordon Harold, a researcher at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales, parents can argue in front of their children but should do so with caution. "It would be unrealistic to say that , you …
Notes to Women 