Time given to inner renewal is never wasted

That's a quote from Henri Nouwen in a devotional book I just got out called Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen by Charles Ringma. I believe it, I just need to practise it more. He is drawing me in.

Happy Auckland Anniversary Day

It's Auckland Anniversary day today. We are on holiday anyway, but it is nice to have fewer cars on the road. Also the boys have won a night at the Auckland Zoo, a fantastic zoo.

We drop them off at 2.30pm and pick them up at 9am tomorrow.

They are so excited!

No.8 wire - new blog

I've just started a new blog with the purpose of starting a conversation on issues that relate to missions. Check it out now:

No.8 wire: kiwi ingenuity serving in mission




The latest issue: Incarnation & Re-entry : what is re-entry like for missos and how did Jesus go with his re-entry into heaven?
You will also see some back articles from my this blog
If any of these have make you think then please add a comment. They are not the last word, just openings to join the conversation. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Galmi Hospital Redevelopment

Remember my post when we visited Galmi Hospital in Niger?
Here is a video of the hospital and construction work going on. Also check out the website Vimeo, which seems to have better image quality than googlevideo or youtube

Merry Christmas

Hi there everyone. Have a great festive season.
Feliz navidad, prospero año y felicidad.

Negrito