If you'd like to read a really good taster of the complexities and intricacies of life as missionary in South Sudan, check out the website of SIM missionaries Chris and Beverly Crowder here: Crowders in Africa. Read the Jan. 2nd entry entitled "Southern Blue Nile Academy". This is one project of SIM's program Rebuilding Southern Sudan: Church and Nation.
I love what Chris has to say about "Godspace" in a project that is doomed to failure if not for the power of God. Isaiah 58:12 seems so appropriate--reading it in the context of South Sudan gave me chills. The verse before it is very fitting as well:
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings."
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