"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Thursday, September 13, 2007

West African Chief thank missionaries for Bringing the Light!

We stared a new church in the village of Kodjina. Things were progressing slowly. However we finally went to see the chief one day. And through my mediator (Never speak directly to the chief) we asked if it would be possible to have a small piece of land to build a bamboo church to meet in.

He said they would grant land. Through my mediator I thanked the chief for his generosity. However, the Chief replied.

"No, you need not thank anyone. It is we who must thank you, for you are brining the light." (Chief of Kiodjina 1996)

(Andy Rayner)

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