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Oh, we’re at the O in MISSIONARY. We’ve looked at Motivated, Impactful, Servant-hearted, Strategic and Intentionally Indigenous. O stands for Observant. Meriam-Webster defines observant as having a double meaning — paying strict attention (watchful, keen) and being careful in observing rites, laws or customs (mindful). In other words, they should have strict obedience to those rites, laws and customs. Wow, strict attention and strict obedience!
How does that translate for us? ...
Mwabuka Buti (Good morning)! It is hard to believe that July is over, which means our winter is almost finished. Yes, you read that correctly. Your summer is our winter since we are in the southern hemisphere. Each day, the weather is getting warmer. It seems this year is just flying by.
Sharon and I will return to the United States in only five months for our first furlough....