The MAF Blog: Worldwide Pulse

About Nancy Burton

Nancy Burton is an MAF wife, mom, and home school teacher serving her first term in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. She blogs regularly at http://coolbeans3.blogspot.com/
Recent Posts by Nancy Burton

Half Full or Half Empty?

Last week city water was almost non-existent.

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04 Apr 2012
Categories: General

Daniel’s Bottle Bucket Battle

Raising children in a developing nation is risky, albeit adventurous. I knew that before we came, but it isn’t something one tends to think about until something happens that gives you a startling reminder.

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31 Jan 2012
Categories: Culture, Field Stories, Relief and Aid

Bacteria-free Faith

Bacteria and viruses are so small we cannot see them with unaided eyes, yet they can be deadly. Temptations can get past our spiritual eyes and infect our lives just as easily if we are not diligent to stay healthy.

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18 Jan 2012
Categories: Field Stories, Missionary, Spiritual

An Honest Shade

The “centre commercial” near my home is an interesting place.

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19 Oct 2011
Categories: Culture

Unexpected Life Changer

Can a stove change a life? Absolutely! So can a smile, a kind word, a lift home, a loaf of bread, or a prayer spoken. It is possible that you can change someone’s life today with just a small act of kindness.

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20 Jul 2011
Categories: Culture, Devotional