A journalist was invited by friends to travel to Africa. He accepted the invitation, but as the departure date drew nearer, he became more and more apprehensive about the trip. When the day arrived, he went to the airport with every intention of canceling his plane ticket. Though his friends did their best to reason with him, the journalist seemed resolute in his decision. Then a shadow fell across their discussion, and standing tall above them was a holy man with an ancient, pointed beard and long black robes. The holy man addressed the journalist, saying, "I have a word for you from God." The journalist, noticeably shaken by the man's presence, nevertheless asked him to continue. The holy man said, "You will go to Africa-and you will come back with a terrible disease." Hearing this confirmed the journalists worst fears. The holy man went on to say, "The disease IS Africa. It will be in your blood for the rest of your life. And you will not be able to stay away." With trepidation, the journalist boarded the plane and went to Africa. And went, and went, and went-again, and again, and again.
Copyright Ward Brehm, White Man Walking, Kirk House Publishers
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You're reading my book :^))) J
Love your blog! Our church is heavily into missions-especially Rwanda-I'm sure we all will be traveling there in the next 3 years. May God Bless your ministry!!
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