Kristin Brooks

Seventeenth century theologian Thomas Fuller coined the oft heard maxim, “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” In other words, the dark night of the soul will inevitably give way to the light of a new day. There is much talk in Liberia these days of a new day. Tuesday, October 10 is election day for the next

A Liberian proverb says, “A bird is in the air, but its mind is on the ground.”  I’m with the birds on this one. After two days of air travel including a cross continental flight and four airports, I was just ready to get on the ground. Having landed at the Monrovia airport, we cleared

I’m afraid I’ve been spoiled by my stay at the Hapuwani Lodge in Malawi. Our lodge has working air conditioning, hot water, a comfortable mattress, minimal mosquitoes, and an incredible view. What more can you ask for? Oh yeah, Coke Zero. Oh well, maybe I’ll be able to find some in Liberia (I’m really suffering for Jesus). Nevertheless,

The first time I ever came to Africa one of the locals told me that when Africa gets in your blood, you can never rid yourself of it. I’ve found the saying to be true. Despite the frustrations and occasional discouragement, one is bound to experience while being here for an extended time, Africa always