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One by One, God's Faithfulness at Tenwek Hospital

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“ Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 The work at Tenwek Hospital continues day after day. The Lord graciously tempers the workload, but the flow of trauma and disease remains constant. Each day is a reminder that we live in a fallen world. Yet, God faithfully intervenes— moja moja ("one by one")—bringing hope and healing to each patient He places before us. Every day I ask the Lord for wisdom as I care for patients in clinic and the operating room. There never seems to be enough time to wait as patiently as I would like, so I move forward trusting that He will provide the wisdom, strength, and resources needed for each person He brings into my care. Photo depicts CT scan image of large nasal/sinus mass eroding the upper jaw, palate, sinuses, and pushing on the eyes a...

When the Water Stopped, God Provided

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  When the Water Stopped, God Provided “Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everwhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him”   2 Corinthians 2:14 Recently at Tenwek Hospital, every tap in the hospital compound suddenly ran dry. Heavy turbulence at the dam forced a shutdown of the water supply, and immediately the strain was felt throughout the hospital. We needed water — and we needed God to provide. In His perfect timing, the rains earlier that week had filled our storage tanks. Although the water was not safe to drink, God had already supplied what we needed before the crisis even began. As soon as word spread about the need, the missionary community quickly mobilized. We gathered Sawyer water filters and purchased buckets from local shops to create multiple filtration systems. Together we drew water from the tanks and watched clean, safe water begin to flow. Bottles were filled for the wards, cups for patients, and ...

From Death to Life, Easter Hope at Tenwek

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  From Death to Life, Easter Hope at Tenwek “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Easter at Tenwek Hospital was, as always, a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ. In the midst of a busy season, we were given the gift of rest during the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. We gathered with our community for a sunrise service, Resurrection Sunday worship, and time with other missionaries. Jimmy provided a rich reflection on how God’s light overcomes the darkness. One of the most meaningful traditions here is decorating the cross with local flowers—each family bringing what they have, transforming a symbol of death into a vibrant picture of new life. It is a simple but profound reflection of the Gospel we live out each day. I don’t believe it was by chance that Jimmy received a call from family on Good Friday saying his mother’s condition...

Stories of Mercy, Hope, and Living Water

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Stories of Mercy, Hope, and Living Water “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done.” Psalm 105:1 We want to declare all that God is doing at Tenwek Hospital and thank you for your prayers. Each day here continues to bring both urgent needs and clear evidence of God’s mercy. The hospital work remains steady and demanding, fueled by a busy ENT clinic and casualty department. My surgical waiting list has now grown to more than 60 patients. At the same time, our inpatient census continues to rise—not because patients still need medical care, but because many are unable to be discharged due to unpaid hospital bills. Currently, three patients are living in a holding area simply because they have nowhere else to go. They come from distant regions, have no family support, and no practical way to raise help from their communities.   Compassion funds are often the only means of meeting their financial needs. Each of these men carries a painful ...