Founder's Blog
Forgetfulness
To-do lists litter my desk as I struggle against forgetfulness. Remembering is a challenge—even more so the older I get. God tells me to remember Him, yet I can so easily forget. …
Enough!
Not having enough is certainly a problem. A lack of food, money or medicine can be life-threatening and is experienced by many around the world. Much is being done to try to solve the social issues…
Knowing Clearly God’s Heart
At times, I have difficulty expressing easily from my heart. How can people know me if I do not clearly convey who I really am. Ask my family! …
The World’s Influence
Miscalculating my ability to resist the subtle influences of the world around me can result in not-so-subtle negative outcomes. I am called to be in the world, yet not of the world. What are my…
My Identity
How I view myself—my identity—is shaped by my early childhood development, education, vocational life, family, church, and ministry. Blessing and heartbreak in each of these…
Lack of Joy
God’s intention is for me to live a life of joy. I can often squash joy when living only inside the story of my circumstances rather than inside God’s reality. …
Hubris
Hubris—excessive pride and a sense of self-importance—is a constant battle for me. Yet if you knew me well, you would understand that my hubris constantly rubs shoulders with the gnawing…
Hiding
An acquaintance spoke with transparency of his journey to Jesus. He went from an obedient, academically, and athletically successful boy to a young man in college driven by status, greed,…
Available
While living in Hungary, through an amazing set of circumstances, the President of Hungary made himself available for a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with me. Obviously, I made myself available.…
What Is on My Resume?
My resume contains the fruits of years of education. Also listed are the jobs I have had and the years spent in them. However, conspicuously absent are some of the things I value most – faith,…