Author Archives: Bintou Peterson

Q : In 1962, someone said: « Africa got off to a bad start ». Someone replied : « Really? I’ve not even seen her move ». No one can deny the evidence. Africa is not ok. Something is terribly … Continued

You know you’re a third culture kid when you recognize landscape pictures on BBC and people on National Geographic. This was my husband’s conclusion after watching the world news recently. They showed a picture of a log, and before the … Continued

We’re on a road trip again! We left N.C on Jan 1st and are presently in Tennessee. We were supposed to hit Georgia tonight but it’s not going to happen! Forecast predicted some snow for today. You know, I am … Continued

Last year I wrote a blog titled “The Reason I chose to Celebrate Christmas.”  At that time I was in the African jungle where my husband and I serve. We spent a deep and inspiring Christmas among my fellow Africans … Continued

I’ve spent an awesome Thanksgiving Season here! I loved it! My husband and I even made it to a family movie for the first time! Where I was born, we do not celebrate Thanksgivings.  But from what I have learned … Continued

Continued from “Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day (Part 1)“ Then, at Calvary’s Thanksgiving service, there was a lady who came on the mic. She started with this: I want to give thanks to God for all the “No’s” He has told … Continued

My husband and I are taking a break from our road trip to spend the Thanksgiving week with his parents. Yesterday we all attended our church’s Thanksgiving service with my mum. The theme of the service was to give thanks … Continued

Cliff Barrows, long time music director of Billy Graham crusades died last week. I’ve recently dedicated my passion for music to God. I want to use my vocal cords and fingers in the wonderful task of helping people who do … Continued

My mom made it to the USA! So happy!!! Clap along with me!!! I’ve wanted for so long for my mom to come and visit the USA and her relatives here. For some reasons, it never seemed possible. But recently, … Continued

We are in Pennsylvania. People here have an accent I’ve never heard before but it is sweet ! I have also  learned that in Pennsylvania, they have a “Hunting Day” ! The day hunting opens, kids do not go to school. … Continued