Rooted in Uganda: Life Beyond the Banana Grove…
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Where My Power Comes From
It is a beautiful morning here in Lusanja. The rainy season has quietly returned. The kind of rain that doesn’t rush, but lingers—soft and steady, like it’s reminding us to slow down too. The earth is damp and rich. The red dust has settled into deep clay, and the banana leaves glisten like they’ve been…
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He Is: The Story Behind Every Story
It’s Easter morning. The dogs are lying on the veranda, half-asleep, their tails flicking now and then as the cool breeze brushes past. The sky is a quiet grey, and I can see the rain coming down the hillside in the distance—soft and slow, like a promise on its way. It’s not sunny. Not bright.…
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Family in Every Season: A Blessing Beyond Measure
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” – Ephesians 2:19, ESV March has arrived with a fierce heat that makes each day feel longer than the last. The thermometer soars past 38 degrees almost daily, and by the…
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Sweaty, Dirty, and Blessed: Finding Joy in the Little Things
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” – Genesis 2:15 I just sat down after watering the grass and bushes we’re trying to plant all around our home. These little patches of green are our humble effort to stop the…
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Sunrise Reflections: Trusting God with 2025
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3 It’s 6:30 AM, January 1st, 2025. A new year. A new beginning. I’m sitting on the veranda with a steaming cup of coffee, watching the sunrise as it slowly breaks over the horizon. The world is just waking up,…
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A Simple Christmas Gift: Blessing Those Around Us
“If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.” – Isaiah 58:10 Christmas Eve is always a special time, filled with anticipation and memories. In the Czech Republic, where I grew up, Christmas is…
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A Quiet Christmas in Uganda
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” – Zechariah 4:10 The festive season has begun, and our school feels emptier than ever. Without the laughter of children and the bustle of our teachers, the quietness echoes through the classrooms and hallways. Most of our staff have traveled…
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The Unseen Emotions
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 It’s a beautiful day outside—finally, the rainy season has ended, and the sun is shining hot! The air feels fresh, and there is a sense of renewal in the atmosphere. It has been a busy week for…
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Rising After the Storm: The Power of Togetherness
“But Ruth said, ‘Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.’” – Ruth 1:16 The sun is finally out, and after weeks of heavy rains…
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Grace Through the Storm
“But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.” – Acts 27:22 Very quickly after we moved, I grew accustomed to the stillness of life here. The days no longer start with the roar of engines or the shuffle of…
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Celebrating Community and Simple Joys in Our New Home
They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” — Acts 2:46 In Uganda, there’s a beautiful tradition that comes with moving into a new house. It’s not simply about stepping into a new space; it’s a day of gathering, celebrating, and being welcomed by everyone who’s helped along the…
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A New Season: Seven Years in Uganda
This month marks a significant milestone in our journey—seven years since we first arrived in Uganda, and just over a month since we settled into the vibrant village we now call home. Transitioning from the bustling town, where everything was easily accessible, to a place where life unfolds at a different pace has been both…