by Lulu Stories | Dec 2, 2019 | The Lulu Tree philosophy, Uncategorized
Distributors Not Manufacturers by Joanne Viola, Treasurer “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people.” (John 6:11, NLT) He climbed up the hill and sat down with His disciples. No matter where He went, a crowd followed Him. They... 
by Lulu Stories | Aug 26, 2019 | Happenings in Sierra Leone, Lulu Brothers and Sisters, Lulu Tree Updates, Uncategorized
Solomon Shepherd, and a Mass Wedding in Massaralie Village by Erica Hale “I’m going to start calling you Solomon Shepherd,” I tell Pastor Sonnel as we eat breakfast around the farmhouse table in the village of Massaralie. “Because you have the wisdom of Solomon, and... 
by Lulu Stories | Jul 8, 2019 | The Lulu Tree philosophy, Uncategorized
Robins, Finances, and Lessons on Waiting It was a beautiful morning with the sun brightly shining, the trees budding, and the robins busily hopping about on the front lawn. I watched as a robin carefully took teeny pieces of twigs and flew away. A few minutes later,... 
by Lulu Stories | Mar 4, 2019 | Lulu Tree Updates, Uncategorized
By Mommy Emily I’ve been meditating on the sacred holding places. The places which held Jesus on earth. Mary’s womb, which first made space for the holding of the divine conception. The manger, a rough-hewn wooden cradle, holding the King’s infant... 
by Lulu Stories | Feb 18, 2019 | Happenings in South Sudan, Uncategorized
Post by Joanne Viola, treasurer of The Lulu Tree The photos come in on my phone of men and women – my brothers and sisters – in South Sudan. They labor so hard to construct churches, sanctuaries for the people to come and worship, and hear God’s... 
by Lulu Stories | Dec 31, 2018 | Happenings in Uganda, Uncategorized
Post by Erica Hale, VP of The Lulu Tree It’s hard sometimes, living in two worlds. Here, in the United States, a skiff of snow dusts the ground and the frozen grass pokes stiffly through. In the waning light, Christmas lights start to blink on one house at a...