Waiting patiently, but waiting in vain

Waiting outside the Sultan's palace, but waiting in vain

“Wait patiently” doesn’t mean the same thing in Africa as it does in the United States.  In America, we might decide to come back later if the line has seven people waiting in it.  We might call back if the

Is God Trying To Get Our Attention?

Wind Storm Maine 2017 (photo by Newser.com)

As I drive around town, I see many people who aren’t paying attention to the world around them. Some can’t hear a friend calling out to them because they’re using earbuds and an iPhone. Others are at the dinner table,

Chad’s Independence Day

Idriss Déby Itno [source: wikimedia.org]

Independence Day, Eastern Chad, December 1, 2010:  Yesterday I bought filet, then had it ground into ground beef. I also bought flour, sugar, and dishwashing liquid.  I went to the ATM today, but it did not accept our card. A Pakistani