There is a crime scene in our classroom!! The children enter the class, excited about what’s going to happen. Little do they know they will become detectives to solve the mystery of grandfather’s death. In South Africa over 50% of our murder cases (and they …
As a child, I had a recurring dream. Decades, and two sons later, thinking about it can make me cry, but a flood of gratitude almost immediately follows any sadness I experience. It was a fantasy of sorts, this dream, and it would hit me …
Several years ago, I was asked to design and emcee the Father/Daughter Ball at the American Club in Taiwan. An exclusive club for the wealthy and well connected in Taipei, I was not sure I was up to hosting such an event. However, when my …
Have you done a REAPP workshop? Then you must be familiar with the Communication Cycle. Some time during the workshop the facilitators laid out a mat on the floor and showed you how to properly structure an otherwise heated debate. Like: where to go for …
The greatest gift we can give our families is to be connected. Building a strong relationship between parents and children is a lifelong journey, which we have to work at every day. Friendship cards is an innovative tool to help children develop communication skills, by …
Between 70 and 100 people participated in the East Africa Family Ministries Forum 2016 led by Chris & Tineke Baas, and Fred & Josephine Mukasa. Pastors and church leaders from the region joined us on a daily basis. Most participants came from Uganda, some came …