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Almost all of my posts have some reference to Africa. It, therefore, makes sense to bring you greetings from Africa, Karibu (welcome). Click on this link to view a YouTube video for a short introduction to our life on the continent. Although it needs updating (desperately), it will give you a glimpse into this stunning continent that my family and I call home. I hope you discover some posts to share and enjoy.

Living by faith, a lasting impact

My time spent in Africa has had a lasting impact on the content found here on A Cultural Shift. This has resulted in me being somewhat of a cultural enigma. I accept that it is a part of who I am. And rather than feeling strange about it, I have come to love this part of me.

A shifting culture

My culture has undergone significant changes since I dedicated my life to serving the continent. This is the reason why the blog is appropriately called A Cultural Shift. Life and culture are constantly shifting. We need to adapt to the shift. These are covered in the following articles. I hope they are a source of encouragement for you.

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  • God of the Valleys: Why Your Lowest Places Still Lead to Promise

    God of the Valleys: Why Your Lowest Places Still Lead to Promise

    Have you ever wondered why you don’t quite feel at home in this world? I have. Since meeting the Lord, I’ve often felt like a misfit—sidelined, like I no longer belong. Walking through deep valleys has sometimes left me crying out, “Where are You, God?” But over the years, I’ve learned that He is still…

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  • Let’s Keep Walking

    Let’s Keep Walking

    I am the jack of all trades and the master of none when it comes to working out. In 7th grade, I decided it was a good idea to join the school’s track team. My infatuation with track, or running to be precise, began when I watched the 1976 Summer Olympics. That year, Nadia Comăneci…

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  • Less Is More, How to End Well

    Less Is More, How to End Well

    It’s nice when someone anticipates our needs or wants. They remember you like your coffee a certain way or heard you when you said, “I just want to sleep in today.” When you have those kinds of people in your life, who notice you and hear you without you having to announce, “Listen to me!”…

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  • Where Are You?

    Where Are You?

    I had an interesting conversation with a friend who was struggling to connect with people at church. My heart hurt for them in that moment because I’ve heard that many times and, unfortunately, experienced it myself. We are created to live connected. God created mankind to be in relationship, first with Himself, and then with…

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  • Birthday Parties and the Call

    Birthday Parties and the Call

    When my children were growing up, I planned birthday parties for them. They weren’t elaborate. Just the normal kind: invite your friends over, play a few games, and have cake and ice cream. They were fun, messy, and I loved seeing them smile and play until they were exhausted. Those were good times. Years passed,…

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