Tag: Values

COVID 19, An Unexpected War Time Parable

There is a famous battlefield in South Africa called Isandlwana. It is the site of an attack by the shrewd Zulu army on unsuspecting British forces left vulnerable by a miscalculation. In that attack, the Zulu army — armed only with shields and spears —  successfully defeated the British infantrymen and cavalry.  Earlier this year, … Continue reading COVID 19, An Unexpected War Time Parable

Inundo Interns Look to the Future and the Fulfilment of Their Dreams

In the journey of setting up the Inundo Model Farm, we have often felt like we are just trying to keep up with what God is doing! It has been both exhilarating, and a bit terrifying – but only in the sense of not feeling in control, which of course we’re not meant to expect … Continue reading Inundo Interns Look to the Future and the Fulfilment of Their Dreams

Rethinking Land, Soil, Ownership and Stewardship

‘Land’ is such an amazing theme in the bible. For ancient Israel, the promised land was to be a lasting inheritance, a place of meaningful work and rejuvenating rest, a place of incredible abundance (a land flowing with milk and honey) and a place of prayer and worship for the nations. Land has become a … Continue reading Rethinking Land, Soil, Ownership and Stewardship

The Power of a Demonstration Field

There were lots of reasons not to plant a field of maize this season. When it was time for preparing the field for planting, we had barely moved our furniture and boxes into the house. We were still finishing up home improvements, and we were very hard-pressed for time. We didn’t have compost ready. A … Continue reading The Power of a Demonstration Field