Author Archives: Amy

About Amy

I'm Amy, a missionary wife and homeschooling mother of five children, blogging about our lives and perspectives on culture in South Africa.

Free Novel Guide for Around the World in 80 Days

Posted on 15 August 2020 by Amy

Help yourself to a free novel guide for Around the World in 80 Days! Continue reading →

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Our Epic, Whirlwind Visit to Zimbabwe

Posted on 6 November 2017 by Amy

Our family trip to Zimbabwe Continue reading →

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The Ruins of Great Zimbabwe

Posted on 4 November 2017 by Amy

Our visit to Great Zimbabwe, a medieval African site Continue reading →

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2017 New Year’s Goals: February

Posted on 31 January 2017 by Amy

I’m still keeping track of my goals! Continue reading →

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2017 New Year’s Goals

Posted on 3 January 2017 by Amy

I haven’t blogged for over a year, so I’m sure this may be a surprise to my friends and subscribers. Since the title of this blog post is New Year’s Goals, perhaps you already have a clue as to one … Continue reading →

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His Rich Love Exceeds Our Praise

Posted on 26 November 2015 by Amy

Come thou fount of ev’ry blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace. Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise! Happy Thanksgiving! Today we planned to meet with our teammates for a Thanksgiving celebration, but we … Continue reading →

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The Racist Missionary

Posted on 23 November 2015 by Amy

Jonah is an anomaly. His book is unique among the prophets because it is entirely autobiographical. He did not desire the incredible ministry successes he experienced. God took the initiative to show His grace to the Assyrians by sending them … Continue reading →

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The Most Undesired Ministry Success Ever

Posted on 9 November 2015 by Amy

Soon after thinking about a summary of Noah’s ministry, I recalled a sermon my husband preached at a supporting church on the book of Jonah. We had fun contrasting the two “ministries.” Noah Mission field: the very wicked people of … Continue reading →

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The Most Successful Ministry Failure Ever

Posted on 2 November 2015 by Amy

When Seth and I were seeking counsel on whether or not to return to our suddenly-shockingly dangerous mission field, one counselor made some pithy statements that stuck with me; and I’ve ruminated on them since. That meeting was quite humbling, … Continue reading →

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And Let One Interpret

Posted on 12 October 2015 by Amy

I am so excited about something that won’t be in my life anymore. Not because I don’t like it, but because I’ve finished it! Last week I finished translating the last lesson of our Sunday School curriculum into Xitsonga. I … Continue reading →

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