Tag Archives: Travel

DCW Recap

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Michele

Last night I returned from another incredible week at DCW (Dynamic Communicators Workshops, for those who aren’t familiar with my world). Incredible training, amazing staff, hungry students ready to learn and apply. Though the days are long and intense, I … Continue reading →

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Too Close To Home

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Michele

Check out this Associated Press article, posted online at 9news.com and which originally appeared in Denver’s Rocky Mountain News on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Chronicling the lives of children roped into child labor to mine for gold (some not more … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Michele

It’s impossible. Trust me–I’ve tried. How can I possibly pen words to describe the mental chaos as we leave our new friends and family in Africa? Watching the African landscape gradually fade into the distance through small rectangular airplane windows … Continue reading →

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Lions, Tigers, and …Wildebeast, Oh My

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Michele

We spent today (Saturday) at the Moreson Lion Park, approximately 1 1/2 hours from the Thrive Base. Before I get into all that, the reason we didn’t do ministry today is because of the number of funerals in Intabazwe on … Continue reading →

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Psalm 103

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Michele

I met Masee today. She is articulate, intelligent and stunningly beautiful, with creamy warm skin and perfect white teeth. Her home is built with tin and decorated with the delicate hands of an artist, the outside painted in an assortment … Continue reading →

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To Train a Child

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Michele

Thrive Africa’s mission, as pulled from the back of their ministry guide, is “Discipling believers, equipping leaders and strengthening the church in Southern Africa.” Today I witnessed a shining example of their mission in action. Approximately 120 youth, ages 14 … Continue reading →

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Unlocked

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Michele

It takes a rare movie to make me cry. My internal cynic keeps the tears under tight lock and key, guarded from exposure unless a story skillfully negotiates their release. I’m a shrewd jail-keeper, however, so this seldom happens. Which … Continue reading →

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Losing Sleep and Bags

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Michele

Day One of our African Adventure began at 5:30 am, two short hours after a futile attempt to go to bed. I don’t think its possible to get a good nights sleep before a day of travel. It will be … Continue reading →

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Finding Life

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Michele

Tomorrow Troy and I leave for a 15-day trip to South Africa (www.ThriveAfrica.org). For me, this is a 20+ year calling, coming full-circle when I least expected it. And though we have planned and prayed like a couple of maniacs, … Continue reading →

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Thirsty

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Michele

I ran into an old friend the other day, on Facebook no less. We’ve known each other since he was 5 and I was 7 (which is a shockingly enormous amount of time ago). Went to the same church, same … Continue reading →

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