Founder's Blog
By Him and for Him
One of my wife's favorite verses describes how the world was made and was intended to operate. Speaking of Jesus, Paul says, …
When trouble comes...
When trouble comes I am so prone to look to myself or to others for answers. The end of that journey is often frustration and anger. My mentor in Hungary - a wise gentleman who had known suffering,…
An Unhurried Cup of Coffee
I asked a man from Germany what he missed most while living in the United States. He replied, "I miss sitting unhurried at a café and drinking coffee with friends. Now I get my coffee at…
He is Everywhere
Our boss caught us loafing! We always worked hard in his presence, but sometimes we were not as diligent in our work when he wasn't around. These are the true confessions of my work experience on…
God's Demands vs. My Desires
"I grew up on a reservation in South Dakota, filled with resentment and anger toward the white man." These were the words of a man sitting next to me at a banquet. He shared with me that…
Drudgery or Joy?
Life is difficult! At times nothing seems easy. In fact, it can become drugery - menial tasks, the toils of everday life, the pain, and the "why me?" situations. Yet, I read that: …
What Water Am I Drinking?
But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. John 4:14 NLT …
Looking for Lessons in Unusual Places
Life lessons can be found in unusual places. For instance, while walking with His disciples, Jesus said, …
Staying in Style
I like to dress in style. However, I learned as a teenaged boy that I could not keep up with changing fashions. So I decided on a particular style and have stuck with it for 50 years: khakis, sweater…
Is God Enough?
Is God sufficient for all my needs? "Of course!" is my reflex response. But what am I really thinking? "If only I had this or that; if only my circumstances were different, then I…