We’re sitting at the kitchen island for an after-school snack, and my kids regale me with tales of their day. The epic plays during phys ed. The funny thing their teacher said. What they love—and don’t love—about their new seating arrangement. More commentary on the big moments from their intramural volleyball game. (I’m pretty sure he’s destined for sports broadcasting.) As I slice veggies and prep supper, I listen and laugh. When they’re finished, I say, “Hey guys, before y

It was still dark when my phone buzzed, lighting up the room. The glow reflected off the mosquito net draped over my bed. For a moment, my jet-lagged mind struggled to place where I was—then I remembered. Kenya. Meetings with my mission board. The message was from my pastor back in Canada, asking if I’d be willing to mentor a young woman preparing for baptism in a few weeks. Maybe it was the stillness of the room, the slower rhythm of life in Africa, or an answer to prayers f