Category Archives: Travel

Ugandan Shillings For Sale

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Jeff Block

Just when you thought you’d read the last update about Uganda… But this has become such a comedy of errors that I couldn’t resist sharing. Uganda’s currency is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). When I visited, the conversion rate was approximately … Continue reading →

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Three Theological Reflections After Uganda

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Jeff Block

I went to Uganda with two objectives. First, to engage and learn from the people there. I wanted to meet them, be exposed to their culture, and generally expand my knowledge of people who are far away and very different … Continue reading →

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Uganda Theological Reflection #3: A New Map of the World

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Jeff Block

After I returned home from my short-term missions trip to Uganda, an insightful member of my church asked me, “What can the American church do for the church in Uganda?” Great question! Having spent time reflecting since then, I thought … Continue reading →

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Uganda Theological Reflection #2: Love, Sheep, and Uganda

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Jeff Block

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as … Continue reading →

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Uganda Theological Reflection #1: What is Success?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Jeff Block

Success and “Development” Our first week in Uganda, while staying at Uganda Christian University, we attended a symposium on development. As I shared in that day’s journal post, Ugandans are heavily invested in “development.” By this they mean, in my … Continue reading →

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Uganda Travel Log: The Journey Home

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Jeff Block

Location: Kampala, Uganda to Brussels, Belgium to Chicago, USA Monday-Tuesday, May 29-30, 2017 The day has finally come. After being away from home for 15 days, today we embark on the 2-day journey home. First, we’ll drive across Kampala, down … Continue reading →

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