About
Hello.
My name is Jacob Lipke and this is my website.
I’m glad you’re here.
I am a writer and a teacher. I love learning new things, solving problems, lifting weights, and endurance sports. I value meaningful work, close relationships, and exciting experiences.
I majored in Math at Saint John’s University. Post-graduation, I lived and volunteered in Kenya for 7 months and Israel for 2 months through the Benedictine Volunteer Corps.

Entries
I’ve used these posts as a sort of journal since September 2023.
It keeps family and friends up-to-date and has been fun for me to look back on.
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Abbey Banner Article
I was recently asked to write an article for the…
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Nairobi Experience
The Nairobi Experience is a chance for all the BVC…
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Christmas in Nunguni
James Kimeu invited us to his parents’ house in Nunguni…
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Moms Take On Nairobi
“To go is to see.” -Somewhere in Mathare Slum My…
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Visa Vacation
In early November we started thinking about our soon-to-expire tourist…
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Thanksgiving ft. The Big Boss
Thanksgiving Feast Hayden warned Trenton and I early on that…
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And Up the Mountain
Second and final update for the day. Aunts Take on…
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Journey into the Foothills
I’ve fallen way behind on my blog updates so this…
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No Sleep Till Nairobi
My job ain’t a job, it’s a d— good time!…