You are probably wondering what byts n pieces is all about. Let me explain. I have been approached to put some of my thoughts, ideas, and writings on a blog. I did not want to be one-dimensional or blog about only one subject. I wanted to take “byts”, in other words, “bits” and playing on the computer term, “bytes” as well as pieces. So the blog will be about bits and pieces of everything that I am and think. I hope and trust that it will be an encouragement to you at the very least, and will inform you as well.

If you are interested, here is a little more about who I am:

I (James W. Stewart) was born and raised in South Africa. I was born in the gold mining town of Springs and grew up in Rustenburg, the platinum capital of the world in the western part of South Africa. My family came to South Africa circa 1875 from Scotland, Ireland, France and Holland.

More details below:

B.A. – Music, Bethany College

M.A. – Intercultural Studies, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO.

Ph.D. – Communications (Health), University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Dr. Stewart served as a professor and administrator in numerous universities

He has also been involved in anti-HIV/AIDS work in partnership with leaders of the Congressional Taskforce against AIDS, speaking to a Congressional briefing and a gathering of African government leaders about HIV prevention issues

He developed a plan for AIDS intervention and funding for Africa commissioned by U.S. Congressman J. McDermott (7th District, Washington State). (Accepted for submission as Federal legislation) and provided an AIDS intervention document for presentation to various Ministries of Health during a Presidential trip to Africa

He worked as a full-time missionary in southern Africa for 10 years, where he served as the President of a College and directed a program providing food and medical supplies for displaced people in conjunction with the governments of Mozambique and Swaziland, feeding and caring for many thousands of people weekly during an ongoing civil war. The program was a unique barter program involving donation of medical machinery and supplies as well as other goods and services.

Dr. Stewart has been happily married to his wife, Dawnella, for 49 years. They have 5 children: James, Joshua (Deceased), Caleb, Whitney & Caitlyn. They also love spending time with their grandchildren: Mariah, Joshua, Elias, Benji, Willow, Brielle, Jack, James Maverick, Remi, Abigail, and Magnolia