Author Archives: pastorsteverichards

Perhaps it is because I am working on a message on prayer for Sunday, but as I was reading today’s scripture, I paused and wrote Exodus 17:6 in my journal. God said to Moses, I will stand there before you. … Continue reading →

I like to do things for my children. I always have. I suspect that I always will. We did not bring children into this world so that they would do for me – so that I would have someone to … Continue reading →

When I read scripture, I am listening for something in the scripture that speaks to me. It may be a word, a phrase, an entire verse or paragraph. Each time I read a passage, even one that is very familiar … Continue reading →

After reading the scripture for today, here’s what I wrote in my journal. God holds the power. Pharaoh resists, but God holds the power. Pharaoh thinks he has the power, but ultimate power is found in God alone. The clash … Continue reading →

As we read the scripture from the Old and the New Testaments, it is interesting how the reading are so often connected. Today, we read from Exodus how Moses went to Pharaoh asking that he let the Israelites be free. … Continue reading →

It reaches this part of a trip, and I cannot get home fast enough. It feels a little like we are waiting for a plane that will never arrive. This will be my final post until we arrive home on … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed how the little things have a huge impact. On Monday as I painted alongside Pastor Reuben, I asked him how he carried the things he needed for ministry when riding his bicycle. He has two modes of transportation … Continue reading →

On a Sunday morning two years ago, our mission team attended the African Inland Church in Karati, just four hundred meters from where we are staying. While worshipping, I noticed that people in the congregation had brought their Bibles to … Continue reading →

Today was Graduation Day. Six of the girls have completed eighth grade. In Kenya, every child is guaranteed an education through the eighth grade. Then a child takes an exam to determine whether he or she can continue into high … Continue reading →

The more time I spend in Kenya, the less I think I know about Kenya. I observe ways certain things happen, but I don’t know understand what is happening. For instance, there is Kenyan time. If a meeting is scheduled … Continue reading →