I recently sat gazing from my hotel window across from the Himalayas, desperately searching for the tallest of them, Everest. I sought information on which direction I should see it from and what to be looking for and discovered that it could be faintly seen, hiding behind three other peaks. With a description and the …
I recently traveled internationally with a colleague. I’ve noticed people like to travel with me mostly because there are a lot of shared perks when you travel with a frequent flier. The obvious perks are priority check in, boarding first, occasional upgrades, access to airline lounges with all day food and drinks, a place to …
I had an occasion a few years ago to visit our missionary in Chile. They have a house and retreat center not too far from the shoreline. One of our administrators questioned the wisdom of expanding the retreat center further since it was in such a dangerous area. Chile experiences frequent earthquakes, supposedly I experienced …
Living in Central Europe not too long after the fall of the communism, it was interesting to see “adaptations” people made in life, to learn to cope with the challenges of such an oppressive system. Commonplace through almost every region I ever visited, were half built, unfinished homes. Quite often I would get an invitation …
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Traditionally this verse shows up throughout December as we celebrate the birth of Christ. …
My wife’s grandmother was moved to an assisted living facility a few years after we were married. Her husband had died, and the family felt she just needed a little extra help. She was relatively healthy and had lots of friends there, and had freedom to come as go as she pleased, but it gave …
At 15 I landed my first real job working for one of my uncles. I made $10 a day laying roofing shingles, in the hot, Florida summer sun. It was hot and hard work, but to a 15-year-old, money was money. As a young teen, I really don’t remember it being miserable doing all that …
Over the years, I have encountered many “successful” people in ministry. On the outside, they are “getting it done”. But I’ve always struggled with those who have less regard for “how” it gets done. I’ve met many who have adopted an unsaid policy of doing whatever it takes to get the job done, even if …
During my sophomore year at the Christian university I attended, I took a biology class and was invited to a debate that my professor was taking part in. Our full size vanload of students drove a few hours away to an Ivy League school, where upon entry to the auditorium, it was clear our group …
I was probably 13 years old when I had my first experience in the inconsistency of Christianity. Upon arriving home from school, my mom sat my sister and me down on the couch and proceeded to explain what was soon to be made public. One of the pastors of our church was found to be …
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