San Bushman hunters use lightly constructed bows and arrows in their hunting which inflict insufficient injury to take down large prey, but they apply poison from the larva and pupae of chrysomelid beetles in the genus Diamphidia to their arrows. Once the animal is shot, the hunter follows it until the poison subdues it which … Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: Poison Arrows
Namesake
I have started two different studies this past week one with the ladies small group at our church titled Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story by Jessica LaGrone and second the last of my online classes World Mission of the Church lectures by Timothy Tennent. They are literally walking beside each other the first couple … Continue reading Namesake
Fun Fact Friday: Rock Paintings
The San Bushman have an ancient past but almost no recorded history except the rock paintings of antelope, elephants, dancers, and hunters. Some of the rock paintings are still vivid despite being weathered by wind, rain and the sun for 3,000 years. The most recent paintings have sailing ships and mounted horsemen. Then there were … Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: Rock Paintings
Fun Fact Friday: GPS Location
This is the GPS coordinates of the "local airport" in Tsumkwe. It is the clear 2 level gravel strips next to the road. Thankful to have a place where a plane can land. Attached picture is current satellite view. GPS Coordinates 19°34'60" S and 20°30'0" E in … Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: GPS Location
Weekend
We had a great weekend visiting my best friend from college. We had the opportunity to speak at Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Liberty, KY. Claudia played her flute and we shared our passion for missions. Liberty is a very rural town in Kentucky and the church is located out in Casey County. After the service, … Continue reading Weekend