For some reasons, I’m quite excited about September. By the way, some theologians have concluded from research that Jesus Christ was born in September. We all know He wasn’t born in December but it doesn’t mean Christmas celebrations should be halted, banned, etc. Jesus Christ is not bound by time, He is the Alpha and Omega so He sure doesn’t need a birth date! So I wish you Happy September 2009!
Today, I’m going to introduce you to 2 Americans ladies currently based in countries not their own. One is a full-time missionary and the other is a tent-maker missionary.
Meet Kristina, whom I know from her days in Ghana while I was studying for my Bachelor’s degree several years ago. I sat under Kristina's feet in my ‘baby Christian’ days and that’s where I learnt the difference between ‘religiousity’ that is associated with the church-going culture in Ghana and ‘pursuing a relationship with God.’ I was ravenous for God like a baby needing to be fed several times a day and Kristina was one of God’s gracious instruments in satisfying that hunger. Kristina’s passion for Christ so radiated the first time I sat in her bible study that I said to myself, “Oooh wow! I want that too!” One of my good friends often called her, “The lady with a mission,” because Kristina was always on the go for God. She challenged us to assess our growth by often asking questions such as, “How is your relationship with God this week?” or “What has God been speaking to you about lately?” Now in Senegal, Kristina is a full-time missionary sharing God’s love with the people of Oussouye and neighbouring towns.
Then there is Amanda, whom I have met through blogosphere. She has been in Taiwan for several years and works as an English teacher with a call to spread God’s love to her community. She and her Taiwanese husband, Lawrence recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
“Where is this all leading, Lady Akofa?” You say.
: )
I think you should visit them today! Visit their blogs, spread some love and leave encouraging comments for them, will you? Kristina shares her Senegal experiences mostly through photos, while Amanda does a mix of both photos and words. And while you at it, please remember to pray for these lovely feet (Romans 10: 14 and 15) and the communities they seek to draw to God through Christ.
This time you don’t have to promise to return to my blog, lol! I won’t require this of you!
God bless ya!
Lady Akofa.
Today, I’m going to introduce you to 2 Americans ladies currently based in countries not their own. One is a full-time missionary and the other is a tent-maker missionary.
Meet Kristina, whom I know from her days in Ghana while I was studying for my Bachelor’s degree several years ago. I sat under Kristina's feet in my ‘baby Christian’ days and that’s where I learnt the difference between ‘religiousity’ that is associated with the church-going culture in Ghana and ‘pursuing a relationship with God.’ I was ravenous for God like a baby needing to be fed several times a day and Kristina was one of God’s gracious instruments in satisfying that hunger. Kristina’s passion for Christ so radiated the first time I sat in her bible study that I said to myself, “Oooh wow! I want that too!” One of my good friends often called her, “The lady with a mission,” because Kristina was always on the go for God. She challenged us to assess our growth by often asking questions such as, “How is your relationship with God this week?” or “What has God been speaking to you about lately?” Now in Senegal, Kristina is a full-time missionary sharing God’s love with the people of Oussouye and neighbouring towns.
Then there is Amanda, whom I have met through blogosphere. She has been in Taiwan for several years and works as an English teacher with a call to spread God’s love to her community. She and her Taiwanese husband, Lawrence recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
“Where is this all leading, Lady Akofa?” You say.
: )
I think you should visit them today! Visit their blogs, spread some love and leave encouraging comments for them, will you? Kristina shares her Senegal experiences mostly through photos, while Amanda does a mix of both photos and words. And while you at it, please remember to pray for these lovely feet (Romans 10: 14 and 15) and the communities they seek to draw to God through Christ.
This time you don’t have to promise to return to my blog, lol! I won’t require this of you!
God bless ya!
Lady Akofa.
1 comment:
Hi Akofa, I've been away for a week, and have had a pretty busy month, so I've been behind on blog reading. It's good to stop by here again. :)
I will definitely check out those blogs when I get settled in again (mountains of laundry, to-do's and a BBQ to attend today!)
Praise God for using Kristina to help you grow as a Christian - she sounds like a good mentor and example to follow.
I hope your September is off to a good, grace-filled start! God bless you!
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