We chased the neighbours cows out of her fields and she shared the challenges of raising 4 girls in a rural village. She told me with fear and anxiety, just how vulnerable they are...
Meanwhile in Africa... TheValley
When people watch us while times are tough it changes peoples lives. The mundane things of life need to be grinder out faithfully. How I work in the valleys being faithful to the people I met in the mountain tops is maturity.
Meanwhile in Africa... Diversity
We invited all of the churches from the community and those nearby to come and stay with us in the life centre. At the end of our time we felt we were blessed to have shared this time more than we blessed them.
Meanwhile in Africa... Abraham's New Hope
Abraham carried a burden that no 14-year-old should carry. As he heard the hope of a Father who cares deeply for him, his face began to change.
Meanwhile in Africa... Practice Love
It's all about love. Why can't I reach deeper and give more? The honest answer is a lack of love.
Meanwhile in Africa... Injustice
Injustice is not just when you harm somebody. It is also when you know and you don't do something about it.
Meanwhile in Africa... Get Involved
She gets up at 4:45am and walks for an hour to fetch water so her siblings can have water before school. It can be a dangerous route for girls like Pondo. What could we do...
Meanwhile in Africa... Peace So Unexplainable
I met an old friend again, Bahati.
His family was the first family we visited in Goma. He's got and incredible joy and peace about him. He's a simple man who embraces life and sees God in everything.
Meanwhile in Africa... Are They Lazy
"Are poor people not just lazy? If they work hard will they not do better?" George Snyman tackles the lurking question supported by decades of working with the poorest of the poor.
Meanwhile in Africa... David's Crown
David is already over 60 and he has had a tough life... He's caring for more than 100 children, yet when he sees just one, he knows exactly how to fight for that particular child.
Meanwhile in Africa... Cast Your Bread
She was stigmatized and experienced that very same rejection that she saw in so many people that she had shown love to for many years.
Meanwhile in Africa... Experience & Compasion
Her name is Maria and He knows her name!
Meanwhile in Africa... Perseverance & Acceptance
So many of us have been hurt in the past by things we did or labels people gave us. I want to tell you that we serve a God of many chances. He can even use that very story to bless others.
Meanwhile in Africa... Lomina
This is the last episode of Meanwhile in Africa... for 2016. We'll pick up again in February 2017 with more weekly stories from the ground in Africa.
"There was a holy discontent in my heart. Have you got something that makes you so discontent? What blo
Meanwhile in Africa... OneOnOne
We are focused on the power of one to one, regardless of how seemingly insignificant it seems.
Meanwhile in Africa... Relationships
Deep, meaningful relationships - where we keep each other accountable, hold each other up and take care of one another...
Meanwhile in Africa... We Bring Hope
In a community where everyone is desperate and poor - for them to see this girl who had been so ill - and now to be healthy and going to school. What an encouragement!
Meanwhile in Africa... A Better Future
We would go and hunt for treasure and wild animals. We even think we saw a lion foot print. We found diamonds and gold!
Meanwhile in Australia... The Vision is Growing
This vision is busy growing in Australia. Churches, past volunteers and new communities - groups of people are spending time praying and giving generously to care for the most vulnerable people in communities across Africa.
Meanwhile in Africa... Your Story
There is great power in hearing someones story. What is your story?