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We've been on a journey  as a community of new couples and families here in Uganda.United by a vision to be a community of healthy relationships,vibrant marriages and strong families,our lives would be shaped by intentional efforts that will help us achieve this vision. One of these efforts has been,the Growing Kids God's Way,a parenting training course by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo.It's the

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Strange but true.....we have officially joind the long list of dog owners.We never thought we would go this route but its been amazing the experience we have so far had with Amiga and Yakuti.They are sisters and we got them from a neighbor who together with his wife are growing to be our very dear friends.They are a young couple and have a son called Gabriel.... Joy and I both love and

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We have spent the last 3months in one of the most exciting things that Joy and I have ever been part of,the parenting class! Our work with couples is steadily growing and every season brings with it new opportunities and needs.From preparing couples for marriage to encouraging them to invest in their relationships so they can have strong and wonderful marriages and now laying the foundation for

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I traveled Thursday morning to my village,which is about 6 hours from Kampala for the funeral of my grandma.She had been bed ridden for close to 3years. In many ways I am glad she is physically rested although I am concerned about her eternal rest...at this point only God knows.Still weary from the traveling though. Looking forward to this week as I will be venturing into some exciting ministry

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Its been a while since we blogged.....not really sure why we've taken long.Our commitment this time round is to be regular bloggers...it's not that there is a scarcity of stuff to blog about.On the contrary there's a lot to blog about....Well as they say, a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step..here is our first step.(pictures of our new home,from when we first saw it to what it looks

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Joy and i finally took a trip we have been meaning to since the beginning of 2010.It was refreshing to get away from the noise and activity of the city and instead enjoy another rhythm of life.We traveled to eastern Uganda,a place where i was born and raised.It had a lot of history.while there we both were constanatly reminded of how far the Lord has brought us. We are back home and feeling a

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I have been thinking about my son.I honestly miss and love him so much.It is funny how the tears have slowly but surely given way to sweet and pleasant memories.I remember before he was born,he would move a certain way whenever i touched his mother's womb or when he heard my voice.It was so cool.I have never gotten over the fact that he only responded to jazz music.He would move on end whenever

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These are some pictures that show case what i am trying to do.Training and equiping women with skills for economic empowerment and while doing this,to share life as a community of women.Some of the items below include table place mats,runners and some unfinished quilts.We would love to eventually sell these to raise income for both personal and ministry growth.There are a wide range of other

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Two things happened yesterday....First,i took Joy out for our weekly date to Bombo,a little village about 20 minutes from Kampala city where we are setting up the goat/pig project.We both had fun.We just found out (not too long ago) that we both somehow enjoy going on trips,just being on the road.I think this discovery and desire was stirred up after our trip to see the Grand Canyon with the

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Joy and I were able to get out of the city and spend some really quality time together.We traveled to Entebbe by the shores of Lake Victoria.We both have been wanting to enjoy the lake,ocean or whatever huge what body we could access.Cant really capture everything but we did take some pictures....hope you enjoy them and this is also our way to say..We are back to blogging.BlessingsSP and JOY Onaba

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Friends just so you know, we have not abandoned our blog and you of course...it has been a tough couple weeks so far.We took a break from blogging but are slowing getting back.We've mostly been on facebook and email.We will be writing and posting more often now.We ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers.SP and JOY

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DECEMBER 2ndWe are in the final days of Joy’s pregnancy. As a matter of fact, her expected due date is December 2nd.We thus are on standby mode just in case anything happens. We will send you a more detailed update on what’s going on this side of the world after the baby is born. The baby’s room is ready (you can see some pictures on our blog) and the expectation of seeing him has grown and

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We finished setting up Gabriel's room.Two good friends of ours who are artists spent Friday night doing the painting and drawing. Joy and i could not believe our eyes when we woke up in the morning.It has become my favorite place in the house.Check out the pictures...we wanted to capture a jungle theme.I hope we did.Love and BlessingsSP,JOY and Gabriel

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We recently had an amazing outreach event at Makerere University together with Ron Luce of Teen mania and Papa San.These pictures represent some of the action that happened.

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I woke up to open the gate for Phionah who was headed to church for the first service.On my way to the gate I noticed little bands of insects,in pairs of about 10-20.On looking closer they actually were white ants.(Now before I go any further you need to understand that white ants are not just ‘bugs’,they are a delicacay here in Uganda,especially amongst my tribe.)I thought of getting a small

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The pictures we uploaded the last time were those of our new house,these ones however represent the transition from a house to a home (big thanks to Joy) that we love very much.We are looking forward to hosting you one day!SP's home office and study(its been very helpful in light of the fcat that there is limited space at the ministry center)Dinner time.....we picked the idea of the dinning table

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Our blog silence has been long and inexcusable......We are quickly figuring out a way to have regular internet access with the limited availablity of the same.However we are fine and doing great save for a little flu and cough that seems to have visited our home.We have set up home....90% complete..only remaining room is the babys' which Joy has started to put together.Regarding the preganancy

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Joy woke me up at about 2am on Tuesday complaining of a growing toothache, and headache that was spreading to the right-hand side of her neck. We thought the pain would die down as the night progressed and she rested. Her Monday had been rather hectic and we thought it was part of the reason for the pain.However about 3am the pain as she described had more than tripled….it was at 100%.I have

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For about six years now my husband and I have waited to have a place of our own. This has been a dream that has lingered in our minds and hearts and finally it’s here.It’s pretty unbelievable that now am working through which piece of furniture I want here and there and what color of fabric I want in this room plus what kind of atmosphere I want for our house. I feel more and more like a wife as

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We are still around and doing fantastic.In all things, our confession is that God has been good to us.We found a house that we are slowly turning into a home.After we move in,it should give us a sense of settlement and consolidate our re-entry especially to ministry and life here in Kampala.Joy's tummy is growing bigger by the day.....the baby's movements are growing stronger and more frequent.I

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I have spent the last several days in an adventure that is both frustrating,exciting and has quickly re-introduced Uganda at its best to me,a kind of re-orientation in the culture and life of Ugandans.Bottom line...to be able to have a decent home,in a safe neighborhood there is no middle ground,one has to part with a considerable amount of money.Besides you are lucky to find a landlord who will

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We arrived safe yester night and are battling with jet lag....Our flight was smooth and nice.We actually arrived 10minutes earlier than scheduled.We are staying at Pr Martin and Tracey's home until we find a house.I actually talked to a house broker who will help us in this process.It feels so good to be back home...and it is until now that i realize how completely different Kampala is.....the

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It has been crazy busy as we finalize our days here in Vegas.The count down is over and we will be flying home first thing Monday morning.(19 hours of flight time)Of everything that we will miss and take with us as we head home.....our friends who have become family.It was until now that it dawned on us how deeply invovled we had become so much that saying good bye has been a tough thing.I

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I took these pictures on saturday morning while on a lazy plane tour of Vegas with friends of mine.We flew over the valley of fire,red rock,Lake mead,parts of the desert,Hoover dam and down town Vegas.Things look different from up above.SP Onaba

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Yes......it is.We found out yesterday during Joy's ultra sound that we are going to have a baby boy.He had no sense of privacy whatsoever.A few days back Joy had a dream in which she had given birth to a boy and her instincts too pointed to a boy.I thought it would be a girl...or better still, I preferred a girl.I gave up my preference several weeks back and just started praying for a healthy

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My dear blogger friends,I am still here.I have not given up my new blogging adventure.I came down with severe pain several days back after an infection in my throat slowed my mobility, caused intense pain on the right hand side of my head.I had trouble swallowing anything and talking equaled multiplying pain.I went in to see a doctor who prescribed some medicine and I have since recovered and I

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With less than a month left of our time here in Vegas,I seem to be experiencing a fair share of anxiety and strong momentary emotions of homesickness. They remind me very much of our very first weeks on arrival.Yester morning was particularly strong.I woke up and the prevailing thought on my mind and soul was..."I want to be home,right now." It was like a power just swept over my being.Well,

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We just finished a 5 day Middle/High school Camp at Canyon Ridge.It reminded me so much of the camps in Masaka,kako,Mt promise,Ignite.In working with young people, camp is just one of those things that we have seen God use in powerful ways to bring transformation in several lives.The power lies in focusing deliberating and intentionally to allow God to work in incredible ways.The theme of this

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This is more of a schedule/event update that I would like to share with you.And while I am at it,I really want to thank you for taking time to read our blog.It's the encouragement for us to keep posting and seeking to do even better.So thank you,keep reading,dont hesitate to comment and feel free to share it with others.Yesterday(Saturday)was a special time as the Mens ministry of Canyon Ridge

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I finally finished my first trimester after experiencing a unique mixture of emotions.The one question I have had to answer everytime someone finds out I am pregnant...."Are you excited?" My answer....Yes I am excited; though of course the expression on my face is different because of all the changes I can not keep up with like morning sickness(thankfully I have not thrown up) unexplained

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We made it to the Grand Canyon and back to Vegas safely.In one sense the GC is a big hole in the ground but yet in a more truer sense it is God's masterpiece.....The Psalmist would say....Creation declares the glory of God.....Besides the GC,Joy and I saw some of the most beautiful places ever.Here is a brief run thru of the places we went to.We left Vegas late thursday and spent the night in

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Its 5:53pm, local Las Vegas time and in the next 60mins,we will be on our way to see the Grand Canyon.Some have said it is God's master piece while others maintain it's a big hole in the ground.I will find out for myself this weekend.We have a camera with us so we can capture some pictures that we will share with you so you can decide who is correct...masterpiece or big hole???We will spend

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Someone once said,"You can give without loving but you can not love without giving." God best illustrates this statement in John chapter one.....For God so loved the world that He gave......Yesterday,my wife and I got to experience this truth in a profound and special way.For starters,we have been reflecting on why anyone would welcome two strangers from another part of the world into their lives

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A lot has transpired since my last post....many apologies for my delay.I need to become better at being consistent with blogging.My trip to Mexico was very successful.We managed to build 2 houses(Very basic houses) The part of Mexico we went to reminded me of Uganda...the dust,the slums,the poverty and just the tough reality of life.I have some pictures that will help tell the story better than I

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Just wanted to let you all know that tomorrow (5:30am) a team from Canyonridge(50+)including Pr Kevin, will be headed to Mexico,TJ where we will be working with Amor ministries to build some houses.I am really looking forward to this long trip.I will not be able to blog...but will update you all on what happened.This global leadership thing has an interesting way its finding fulfillment.I never

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This week has been one of those weeks.....Started on a slow note but is going to pick up.Lots of things to process,get done and decisions to make.I leave for Mexico first thing on Friday morning with a team of others from Canyonrige for the annual memorial weekend mission trip where we will build houses.I am looking forward to this.Yet at the same time a part of me is remaining with Joy and I

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Just got back from a two day marriage conference that Canyonrdige put together.My wife and I both enjoyed Dr Bob Moeller and Dr Gary Chapman...very solid men.Everything they said was great.Some of the topics the speakers covered included:Communication 101Creating closeness thru an accepting heartUnderstanding and Expressing loveSeven secrets to great sexInitiating positive changeHow to share the

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I had no idea that some of the benefits of my wife becoming pregnant was my forcefully becoming a specialized pregnancy chef...and so I now present you with myself;SP Onaba,the African iron chef.You may not agree but atleast give me some credit.(those of you who have not experienced a pregnant wife,have no idea what I am talking about.)Some of my speciality dishes include:Plantains from Mexico

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I have not had time to sit down and blog.....lots of things to do and thinking happening.This mental process has a way in which it drains my energy.Its coming to 10pm,here and these are my last words before i hit dream land.Tomorrow though, I will share some upcoming things.Joy is doing fine...and she says hello.Miss you all,especially my UG crew.SP Onaba

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Yesterday we were able to see a doctor who run several tests on Joy and the baby.....and he said they were both in perfect normal condition.So thank you for praying.As a matter of fact Joy ate more food yesterday than she has in a long time.....The fun part for me especially,was the ultra sound.What I saw simply blew me off.And the reason is very simple,hearing and seeing are two different

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PLANNINGToday was rather a long but memorable day.I was part of the Canyonridge annual staff retreat meeting.Several things happened but i thought one of the coolest things for me was to hear Kevin,the senior pastor clearly share afresh the heart beat of Canyonridge...to seek and save the lost.There was just so much energy in the room.Our day ended with staff bowling at one of the bowling alleys

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There are a zillion things to be thankful for but today,I am grateful for my wife Joy Hadassah Onaba.We have been married 3yrs and 4months.I remember the very first time I saw Joy at Primetime,(the biggest abstinence party ever)I immediately liked her.I also vividly recall a conversation we had shortly after we got engaged about children,her concern then was...."SP what if we get married and I am

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Who knew that one day I would be in Vegas of all places sharing about this Jesus who changes lives.If you had told me this several years ago I would have laughed my head off.Of course i do remember as a freshman, day dreaming about being a Hollywood celebrity,but this was just a way to escape the questions that I was facing regarding my future and the purpose of life.Today I would not trade what

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I just got back from our hike this morning....(turtlehead peak-2000ft) I thought it was going to be easy!I wish i knew,i would never have gone in the first place.Half way the hike,i felt like someone was slowing cutting off my waist.I nearly told the guys i was with to find me on their way back from the top of the mountain.They did not give up on me and yes i made it to the top successfully. The

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Tomorrow morning a good friend of mine (Craig) and another of his good friend who i have not meet will go hiking-Red Rock- first thing tomorrow morning.It is going to be my first hike ever.....but i am not sure it is going to be the first because back home we pretty much hike daily except that its on plain land not mountains.After my hike i should be set and ready for communion med.....short for

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Yes we are........Joy was not feeling well for a while and it was kind of unusual.We initially joked about the fact that she may actually be with child but never really gave it much thought.It was Joy's idea that we try a home pregnancy test which we did and it turned out positive.Last week we went in to see a doctor and have some tests run on Joy and also confirm that she was truly pregnant.It

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I am working on this right now.Denis(friend of mine from High school) advised me to share stuff from my life (family).Jess too agrees...and so here we go.

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I just spent the last 3 hours working on this blog......so far so good.Lantz my texan friend did all the work.Thanks to him.My dream is to have one of the most read blogs....and yes this is the beginning.Look out for an awesome update soon.Let me also know what you think would get this blog up and running......the revolution has beganSP Onaba

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We have been doing a radio prayer program (the prayer connection,every saturday morning-7-8) on KKVV here in Vegas for close to two months now.The set up was people would call in and have us pray for them concerning whatever was on their minds.We mostly prayed for marriages,families,young people,churches and more personal things.Today however was our last time to do the program because we want to

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I am getting myself ready for my talk this evening.I will be speaking on Romans 12:1-2 and exploring the reality of living a fully surrendered life to God."Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by

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There is this popular song that is sang at weddings(the ones I have attended atleast).I only know one line...Jesus makes beautiful the things of my life.....This song for whatever reason has been in my heart and it wont give me leave as yet.But yes I do know that Jesus has made beautiful the things of my life indeed.

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As easter comes to an end and life kind of returns to 'normal' several things, specifically one, continues to re-echo in the depth of my being......My life will count!Of all the awesome reflections of easter the most outstanding piece for me is the story of one life that counted;Jesus' one life that was offered up for all.No wonder we celebrate easter.Life has a routine......almost like a default

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As I reflect on easter and its significance,I am personally grateful for Jesus Christ He not only died for me but also died because of me and today His death and resurrection brings me an abundant life.I am also encouraged (very strongly) that this is a time of the dead things coming to life.The certainity of death is 100% for all of us.There is a sense in which death seems to say this is the end

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Yesterday Joy and I had a special privilege to experience a passover jewish service at Canyonridge.Joy did a worship dance which was sweet and I did the prayer in luganda...I actually sang the East African revival song, tukutendereza Yesu,before i prayed.It was special just listening to the Rabbi teach and show how Jesus is the passover lamb.We are grateful for Jesus our passover lamb who saved

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The last few days have been exceptionally exciting for me....There is a sense in which life can become monotonous and boring.But who says it has to be that way?I like it when the writer of Hebrews says that without faith it is impossible to please God,that those who come to Him must believe that He is and that He rewards those who deligently seek Him.A friend of mine once said that,if indeed it

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I feel good this afternoon for successfully setting up my blog.This way i can keep in touch with friends all over the world.I both love and hate facebook,it depends on how i am feeling.My immediate thanks go to Jess and Lantz;and Tom.You guyz encouraged this effort.ThanksSP Onaba

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