Jumpshots and water pipes
The Veryser family takes to the court and wades in the water.
Growing pains and joys
Steve Veryser on learning from the miracle of growing something — and the effort and grace it takes.
‘Entering a whole new world’
Steve Veryser interviews Mwalimu Samo about his path to becoming a Tanzanian Sign Language interpreter.
Joys and ‘Success’
Teachers pool their resources for Success — and for good times and hard times
‘Who are these signs for anyways?’
Steve Veryser reads and ponders a few signs of the times.
Set for success
Steve Veryser discovers a unique slice of Tanzanian life — professional volleyball — by reconnecting with a former neighbor.
Math, movement and the mutuality of mission
Teaching deaf high-school students in Tanzania math and capoeira brings new insights into the mutuality of mission.
Halloween and loving one’s neighbor
Both Halloween and mission are an opportunity to try something new and go on a journey for a time (scripture reflection for Oct. 31, 2021)
‘Back to where I started’
17 years after first teaching math at a Tanzanian high school, Steve Veryser returns to help educate deaf students there.
Reaping ‘broken’ harvests
The Veryser family’s summer newsletter reports on harvesting their first rice and new efforts bearing other good fruit.
‘Doing something extra’ for Lent
Steve Veryser continues a Lenten practice he learned during high school
