“You mean Caribbean time, or St Lucian time?”  That is usually the first question that I ask when someone asks me to meet them.  Time is a liquid commodity in the Caribbean.  It can drive you nuts, or it can be surprisingly refreshing.  The Easter service this year was one of those surprisingly refreshing approaches [...]

Every year, the missionaries from Zambia and Malawi gather together for a retreat after Easter.  We alternate countries and this year was Zambia’s turn to host.  This is a unique opportunity for missionaries to come together to share joys and struggles, to encourage one another, to have Bible study and Sunday School, and to have [...]

Zambia is officially a Christian country.  The work of the Lord through missionaries for more than half a century here is very evident.  I was struck by this fact the other day when I was at the grocery store the day after Easter.  I was meandering through the baked goods section and happened to glance [...]

Easter is an exciting and Joyous day for the people of Indonesia.    You see, in Indonesia it is not about Easter baskets, colored Easter eggs, or Easter candy.  It isn’t even about dressing in fancy new clothes.  It is about gathering with fellow Christians to worship and rejoice in their Risen Savior.  For the Indonesian [...]

Easter in Japan is only a church holiday.  Unlike Christmas, which is celebrated secularly, Easter is not.  No bunnies, Easter eggs, egg hunts or pastel colored candies to be found around here.  That fact can make it difficult to advertise for our special services.  It’s not known as a holiday, therefore aside from church members, [...]