Dave Jenkins
@mzeedave.bsky.social
Old African missionary circuit preaching in North Dakota. Son of Lloyd & Lois; Ike, Madeline, Jay & Minnie’s grandson; Brother to 3; Husband to Jana; Dad to 5; Grandpa to 3; outdoorsman; cross-trainer, neighbor; and more cousins than I can count
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December 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
From a distance in diaspora with Banyamulenge in North Dakota, this Independent piece reads like history I read and conversations I hear www.independent.co.ug/mountains-th...
Mountains That Remember: M23 and the politics that keep Africa burning
COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | On the occasion of Congo’s independence in June 1960, King Baudouin addressed the people of the Congo, declaring, in a condescending tone, “The independence of Congo is the ...
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December 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
From a distance in diaspora with Banyamulenge in North Dakota, this Independent piece reads like history I read and conversations I hear www.independent.co.ug/mountains-th...
My bride’s Advent Word of the Day is Family. She tells a candid tale of mothering young children while I traveled. If you wonder why we watch parents with young children with empathy and cheer for them. Here’s why open.substack.com/pub/janajenk...
Advent Challenge Day 14
Today’s Advent word is Family.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
My bride’s Advent Word of the Day is Family. She tells a candid tale of mothering young children while I traveled. If you wonder why we watch parents with young children with empathy and cheer for them. Here’s why open.substack.com/pub/janajenk...
This morning as I ponder Advent and the state of immigration in America this old Chicago Mike Royko column came to mind. It's from 1966, and came out just a few days before I was born. America these conversations we are having today are not new. chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/24/2...
Mary and Joe, Chicago style
This is story of Mary, Joe and their newborn in Chicago on Christmas, as written by the late Mike Royko in 1966.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This morning as I ponder Advent and the state of immigration in America this old Chicago Mike Royko column came to mind. It's from 1966, and came out just a few days before I was born. America these conversations we are having today are not new. chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/24/2...
On my bride’s oral surgery day she got her Advent Word of the Day done before we left for the surgery center. Does this girl ever quit thinking of how to encourage others? Well done Jaja! Childlike is the Advent Word of the Day
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Advent Challenge Day 13
Today’s Advent word is Childlike.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
On my bride’s oral surgery day she got her Advent Word of the Day done before we left for the surgery center. Does this girl ever quit thinking of how to encourage others? Well done Jaja! Childlike is the Advent Word of the Day
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I’m at best a “fair to middlin” husband but my bride featured me today as her Advent Word of the Day is Love. Asante sana Mama wa watoto watano!
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Advent Challenge Day 12
Today’s Advent word is Love ❤️
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December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I’m at best a “fair to middlin” husband but my bride featured me today as her Advent Word of the Day is Love. Asante sana Mama wa watoto watano!
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The American Baptist have a long tradition of mission work in Burma / Myanmar that often is featured in Christian history books. They now have a number of vibrant Burmese churches in heartland states like South Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska. www.christiancitizen.us/articles/a-c...
A call for advocacy for our Burmese brothers and sisters this Advent — Christian Citizen
Advent calls us to act where we can, advocate where we must, and trust that God’s new heaven and new earth will make all things right.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The American Baptist have a long tradition of mission work in Burma / Myanmar that often is featured in Christian history books. They now have a number of vibrant Burmese churches in heartland states like South Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska. www.christiancitizen.us/articles/a-c...
We thank Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s State Director, John Odermann for receiving representatives of the Mahoro Peace Association to hear our concerns for the Banyamulenge community in Minembwe! Asante sana! Murakoze cyane!
December 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We thank Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s State Director, John Odermann for receiving representatives of the Mahoro Peace Association to hear our concerns for the Banyamulenge community in Minembwe! Asante sana! Murakoze cyane!
My bride’s Advent Word of the Day is Embrace. Her words and photo bring me to tears open.substack.com/pub/janajenk...
Advent Challenge Day 11
Today's Advent word is Embrace.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My bride’s Advent Word of the Day is Embrace. Her words and photo bring me to tears open.substack.com/pub/janajenk...
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/o...
Opinion | How My Interfaith Family Figured Out the Holidays
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December 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/o...
This Sunday I was in Luke 22:1-38. In the last verses, Jesus tells his disciples to sell their cloak and buy a sword. Then He tells them 2 swords are enough. I believe He is telling us to take measured actions to be safe. www.youtube.com/live/wnxonZ3...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This Sunday I was in Luke 22:1-38. In the last verses, Jesus tells his disciples to sell their cloak and buy a sword. Then He tells them 2 swords are enough. I believe He is telling us to take measured actions to be safe. www.youtube.com/live/wnxonZ3...
My bride’s Advent Word of the Day is Wander. Ndayo! I would not want wander in this life with anyone but you
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Advent Challenge Day 10
The Advent word of the day is Wander.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
My bride’s Advent Word of the Day is Wander. Ndayo! I would not want wander in this life with anyone but you
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My bride’s Advent Word of the Day yesterday was Wonder. Wow! Do my granddaughters bring out the wonder
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Advent Challenge Day 9
Wonder is the Advent word for today.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
My bride’s Advent Word of the Day yesterday was Wonder. Wow! Do my granddaughters bring out the wonder
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Sunday was a long day for us with a run to the Emergency Room with Jana for an infection related to dental problems. She got in her Advent Word of the Day of Wait before the hospital run. Yego - We are waiting to see a dentist and hopeful we can afford the work
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Advent Challenge Day 8
Today’s Advent word is wait.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Sunday was a long day for us with a run to the Emergency Room with Jana for an infection related to dental problems. She got in her Advent Word of the Day of Wait before the hospital run. Yego - We are waiting to see a dentist and hopeful we can afford the work
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Can We Stop Our Digital Selves From Becoming Who We Are? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/o...
Opinion | Can We Stop Our Digital Selves From Becoming Who We Are?
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December 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Can We Stop Our Digital Selves From Becoming Who We Are? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/o...
Did that cute little red haired girl grow up and marry me? Katonda mulungi (God is good!) My bride’s Advent word of the day is longing
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Advent Challenge Day 7
Today’s Advent word is longing!
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December 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Did that cute little red haired girl grow up and marry me? Katonda mulungi (God is good!) My bride’s Advent word of the day is longing
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Some of the leaders, churches, and neighborhoods mentioned in this column are those we know from our years in Chicago ’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
Opinion | ‘I’ve Been Doing This Work for 25 Years, and I’ve Never Seen Such Fear’
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December 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Some of the leaders, churches, and neighborhoods mentioned in this column are those we know from our years in Chicago ’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
My bride’s Advent word of the day is Promise
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Advent Challenge Day 6
The Advent word for today is Promise.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My bride’s Advent word of the day is Promise
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“Immigration isn’t breaking our society,” @AdamSerwer writes. “That’s a job Americans can do on their own.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Doesn’t Trump Pay a Political Price for His Racism?
Immigration isn’t breaking our society. We are.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
“Immigration isn’t breaking our society,” @AdamSerwer writes. “That’s a job Americans can do on their own.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
We’re in an Era of Political Violence by @Peggynoonannyc www.wsj.com/opinion/were...
Opinion | We’re in an Era of Political Violence
Trump has been a target, but he speaks so carelessly that he could end up becoming an instigator.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We’re in an Era of Political Violence by @Peggynoonannyc www.wsj.com/opinion/were...
Missionary Math = My bride drove 2,649 miles in September 2025 circuit preaching, serving diaspora families, and visiting our supporters. That may be a family record. Well done Jaja Jana Jenkins
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Missionary Math = My bride drove 2,649 miles in September 2025 circuit preaching, serving diaspora families, and visiting our supporters. That may be a family record. Well done Jaja Jana Jenkins
A Volunteer’s Dire Warnings About the National Guard Shooting Suspect www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
A Volunteer’s Dire Warnings About the National Guard Shooting Suspect
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December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A Volunteer’s Dire Warnings About the National Guard Shooting Suspect www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...