I will give them an undivided heart & put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone & give them a heart of flesh.” ezek. 11:1

It is the verse that has been alive and on my mind for days now, both before I left the States and for days since I arrived in Burundi on March 10^th. I have come to understand and to know that there is always a purpose behind these kinds of things. Perhaps, Lord, you wish to speak to me on this subject during my time in Burundi? Perhaps even, take up some difficult work as well - taking my stone and replacing it with something more malleable in your hands…

It is Tuesday evening in Burundi, as I sit in my bedroom with some quiet time to write. I have never had a blog before, and have never been so sure that I would like one really. I do love to write and to keep a journal, but the idea of turning something like a personal journal into public online reading has always seemed quite strange to me! So why am I here now, you ask? Well, first - Will. He got this started for me completely! Second, I am still not sure how this will go, but if for no other reason – it is serving as a way for me to journal and keep a record of my time here. Other than that: it is my confident hope and prayer that God will be able to use this mode of communication for the good of His Kingdom, in whatever small way that may become. I thank any of you, friends, family, and friends-to-be, for taking the time to stop by and catch a glimpse into my life and work in Burundi over the next weeks’ time… know I am thankful for your ever-present love and care.