Teaching (and Learning) in Nigeria
In February, I had the chance to teach and learn in a part of the world that I had not yet visited: Nigeria. I am thankful for the opportunity to […]
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Beneath the Spanish Moss
The steamy waters of Bon Secour Bay were still this morning. The chugging shrimp boats were calm and silent at their moorings. The fish markets normally bustling and clanging with […]
10 Things I am Glad I did in my First Year of my Ph.D.
This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D., specifically at Durham University. To read more posts like this, see our list here. A […]
What’s so Good about Friday?
Easter weekend is a four-day weekend in Britain. Good Friday and Easter Monday are both official holidays. On this Good Friday, several businesses are closed. However, several cafes and shops […]
Happy Mum’s Day
Today is Mothering Sunday here in Great Britain. Today the kids have carefully wrapped a present for Beth. They are going to cook her favourite lunch this afternoon. And, yes, […]
So, this is Christmas and what have you done?
Today is my last day in the office before Christmas. I have been working for 3 months now on my research Ph.D. project to study the Church’s response to the […]
Along the Path
Whenever we can get out into the woods, I like to go hiking. I enjoying exploring something new, seeing new things in the familiar places, and watching our children do […]
The Wheels are Turning
One day recently, I saw a young family who has just moved into the area. They are a picture of potential and possibility. A new community and new job and […]
The Road Leads to Durham
Some years ago, I came across this statement: “Theological study is worship with the Mind.” That truth has resonated with me even since I laid eyes upon it. We can […]
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