Author Archives: jocelyn smart

& just like that my time in Canada nears its end once again. I am thankful for the past six weeks in this country visiting with family and friends. I am grateful to have spent time with many of you. From coffees, to meals, to walks, to prayers – thank you for taking time toContinue reading “summer 2024.”

& that’s a wrap on year four of teaching in Kenya. I am grateful for the wonderful group of students I had the privilege of teaching this year. We laughed, learned, and grew so much – physically, spiritually, emotionally, academically. I never tire of seeing the progression and acquisition of skills the students attain asContinue reading “may 2024.”

I began reading a new book this month titled Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison by Heather Holleman and I’ve really been enjoying unpacking the position of being seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. In the book, the author highlights and unpacks the significance of being ‘seated’ by analyzing theContinue reading “april 2024.”

I apologize that this blog post is coming to you so late. I have had a very busy month and am in the beginning stages of my upcoming transition making this a full season. It has been another lovely month of sunshine and some heavy rains at night helping to turn everything beautifully lush andContinue reading “march 2024.”

What a full, wonderful month! The weather this month was amazing. Most days had a high of 27 degrees. I enjoyed the sunshine and being outside. However, now that March is upon us, it seems so are the rains. I believe that the rainy season is just around the corner. I am looking forward toContinue reading “february 2024.”

Hi all! It’s hard to believe we are already a month into 2024. The years really do go quickly. This month at work the students began their study on Central African countries, learned about fractions and time telling, along with unpacking big subjects such as forgiveness, stewardship, and evangelism. The students have been diving intoContinue reading “january 2024.”

Hello friends and family! I hope you’ve all had a lovely Christmas and start to the New Year. May you grow closer to Christ this year and deeper in your understanding of His precepts. In Nairobi, the weather is wonderful this month. Warmth and sunshine during this month is just the best! Here’s a photoContinue reading “december 2023.”

I read a devotional recently on gratitude and its benefits. Gratitude refocuses our attention, relieves our anxiety, refreshes our relationship, and reinforces our faith. I’m sure you’ve heard the word “gratitude” circling around your conversations or social media this past month. It was even our focus word in the classroom this past month. As IContinue reading “november 2023.”

October. In Canada, I love the changing of the season and falling of the leaves. It always felt like a visual reminder of a change to come, but here in Kenya, it’s a bit of the opposite. Life is in full bloom as we approach the hottest time of the year. Jacaranda trees are blooming,Continue reading “october 2023.”

This update is coming to you a few days late as the business of the fall season is well underway (aka report cards). I had a wonderful September with my class. They are all learning and growing so much. In only one month, I have seen big strides in their development. As I mentioned lastContinue reading “september 2023.”