Her Father Follows the Father

Her Father Follows the Father

(These photos of a few TLC staff members speak, with no words necessary, of their delight in being fathers.) Some fathers are exactly who they should be, when they should be, how they should be to their children. This is a Father’s Day message to encourage fathers,...
Snake Bites Him as He Sleeps—Then What?

Snake Bites Him as He Sleeps—Then What?

Swazis learn at an early age to coexist with dangerous snakes. However, when the snakes stray into human territory, it’s simply not good. Neliswa felt the bite on his left ankle, not once but twice, of a snake. Poisonous snakes are plenteous in Eswatini. It was very...
When the Lights are Bright, But You Can’t See

When the Lights are Bright, But You Can’t See

Bright lights and sunshine bothered him. He shaded his eyes and tried to hide his face behind his hands. He was afraid of what he could see, and even more afraid of what he could not see. Still, his grandmother kept reassuring her 10-year-old grandson. Mancoba was...
Reflections of a TLC Visitor – Deep and Wide

Reflections of a TLC Visitor – Deep and Wide

Visitors from around the world have always been welcomed at The Luke Commission. That is, until COVID-19 changed traveling plans, hopefully just for a short season. Here, we look back a few months with similar hopes for future visitors. Sometimes when the inner impact...
Sharing is Caring — Thanks, Mom

Sharing is Caring — Thanks, Mom

This is a behind-the-scenes story, because that’s usually where mothers work—quietly, behind the scenes. This true account happened before coronavirus arrived in Eswatini, but it will be repeated during and after the crisis passes. When The Luke Commission distributes...