When Compassion Leads
A few weeks before visiting an Aeta village in the Philippines, I was teaching children about Jesus feeding the 5,000. In this account, Jesus and his disciples were tired. They…
Rising Above
We’ve all had those moments when we allow life to drag us down. We are not where we want to be. We don’t know how to handle what’s in front…
Going Backwards
I have a childhood memory of lying on the ground unable to catch my breath after having the wind knocked out of me. It was a scary moment of feeling…
The In Between
Call it what you want – training, transition, waiting – most of us would love to skip over the in between times. The time between a goal and the achievement, between…
Where Dreams Begin
Recently, I have been reflecting on some personal dreams. Dreams I believe God gave me, but I have not seen come to pass. And I wonder why does it seems…
Silent Night
Christmas comes and goes so quickly, and if we are not careful, the truth of Christmas does not make its way into our souls. Think back to the first Christmas. …
Finding Simplicity
Our society is high-paced and busy. One of the most common measures of success is what we have accomplished. Think about how frequently you get asked or ask the question,…