It was just brought to my mind that an often overlooked illicit lover of our soul is our inclination to worry constantly.Jesus was clear about this when he addressed this issue in Matthew 6: 25-34. His reasoning was simple and quite relevant to all of us:1. "Are you...
Many of the vehicles in Nairobi are covered with dents and scratches. You have to wonder just how madly the cars are driven over there… Or is it the roads that are the problem?My son was fascinated with how roads are built in Kenya. First of all, all vegetation is...
Life would not be exciting without local transportation, especially when you are in Kenya. They call their local buses "matatus". This word comes from the Kisuaheli "ma tatu" which means "for 3". Apparently, in colonial times anyone could travel on any road for 3...
Have you ever gone into a store and tried to pay for your goods with a click pen? The kind that are five for a dollar at the dollar store?"I really like this pair of socks. How much are they?""Five bucks.""Hmmm, I'll give you two click pens for them."I am sure that...
Who would have thought that mangoes could pose a threat to your health? Well, it's actually not the fruit. It's the worms that live in the mango trees that are a menace, especially if you live in Africa. These worms are called "mango worms", and unlike the fruit, they...
It all started with curiosity. Just what was there about that forbidden tree anyway? And now we are facing a huge epidemic. None of us are inoculated against it, and it attacks us at the most inopportune moments.Take, for example, the moment someone shows up with a...
Some like chocolate kisses, and others prefer the real thing. There are some, however, who prefer to receive a kiss … from a giraffe!Many tourists in Kenya visit shelters where giraffes are displayed and fed. To put a bit more zest into their adventures, they often...