Time to Come Home
I’ve finished my last class – a very smart group of attentive students. We had a lot of fun rehearsing the history of Israel from Joshua to Esther. I wrote my final exam and study sheet for the students today, and had a healthy dose of Mai’s world-famous muffins – my last one was in February of 2021 – not complaining, just saying…. I board an Air France Airbus Monday evening and arrive home Tuesday afternoon. Oh, the joy of a direct flight from Paris to LAX – I get to skip Brussells and Washington D.C.! Here are a few pics of my time here.
School supplies for the new year. 
My final class. 30 hours in 2 weeks studying OT history. I had the best time I’ve ever had in class. 
Kids are the same no matter the country. See below.
Waiting for church to start. 
Four new Bibles and four new chairs for this little church. GraceLife College had a door-to-door outreach this week in this rural community. Hopefully, those who committed to come will. I’m preaching on John 3 – Nicodemus. 
On the back of a motorcycle balancing a load. How?
Pictures – Liberia, August 2021
Here’s a photo commentary of my almost two weeks traveling, teaching, and living in Liberia. I taught Course One, “Knowing God, Knowing Scripture and Knowing Ourselves” (the role of a pastor/teacher in teaching and preaching) of nine in our excellent curriculum with 5 others trainers last week. This week and next, I am teaching the history of Israel from Joshua – Esther, to a group of students at GraceLife Bible College. There may be a few pictures of my grandchildren who didn’t travel with me this time, but hopefully in the future.
I’m vaccinated! 
A new cohort of students. Very sharp group! Finished course one, eight more to go. 
Our TLI [Training Leaders International] team. 
My favorite middle grandson with his hand in the cookie jar. 
Entrance to the new building. The first floor is almost complete. 
Shelves for the temporary library. 
My youngest grandson being cute. 
New classrooms – an amazing blessing! Thanks to all who helped with the cost. 
New assembly hall. 
Teaching in a new classroom. Great lighting, fans, and maybe air-conditioning next week! 
Dyonah and Mai’s new baby. 5 week-old Hannah. 
My oldest grandson trying to drink milk through his pacifier. There’s a sermon illustration somewhere in that. 
Phil and Bob celebrating Costco PB and drip coffee. Phil was delayed a day in leaving – Covid testing problems, but he is home now. 
A luxury item imported in my luggage. 
Gas station. 
She’s almost as cute as my grandchildren. She was in church last Sunday. 
A full-time TLI staff member is coming to live in Liberia in December! His home is moving along quickly. It is next to the guest house. 
Boys securing the gate. Two are better than one… 
Morning devotions on an overcast day. 
Gecko – a welcome ant enemy. 
When my granddaughter upstages Yosemite. No contest.
