The time vortex of changing from one things to another is a strange place to be. I’ve been there these last few days as I prepare to retire. Here are some thoughts about it. Maybe some of you can relate. … More Counting Down the Hours
Cross-cultural service can bring out the worst in the best of people. It’s important to do some self-evaluation prior to going and even after arrival. … More Who Am I?
When we are united with God through Christ, the concerns of self lessen and enable us to offer self-sacrificially for the needs of others. … More Divesting of Self
What you choose to take overseas inevitably looks a lot different from what you bring back. Listening and asking questions will help you find a balance as you go. … More Packing Up
My will over God’s will is the foundation of sin. We’ll win so many more battles when we make Christ our Commanding Officer. … More The Sin of Self
Why do people lie? Do I lie? What is my reason for telling a lie? While telling the truth can be painful, it’s always worth it when done in love. … More Saving Face versus Honesty
Can a person write too much from the past? Only if they’re not living in the present. … More Writing Backwards
What do you do with the milestones after a loved one dies? All I can say is grief stinks. … More It doesn’t count
Has sorrow exhausted you? Tempted to sleep life away? Don’t fall to that temptation — Get up and pray. … More Exhausted from Sorrow
Are you missing opportunities to enjoy life in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis? Even a puddle can be a gift. … More Puddles