A working alternative
I first met Ivan in 1995 while collecting aid in Italy for delivery to refugee camps in Croatia and Bosnia. I remember his smile and warm handshake. It was a few years be... »
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More where that came from
Money was scarce when I was growing up. I never lacked anything vital, but I never had so much that I could casually give something away without feeling the pinch. Once w... »
Living, loving, giving
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.—Proverbs 11:25 NIV You have been treated generously, so live generously.—Matthew 10:8 MSG Reme... »
The jug of oil and the fuel tank
One of my favorite Bible stories has also been a guiding light to me since I first started working as a volunteer in foreign lands back in 1978. Over the years since then... »
Living the dream
“I need money—lots of money!” My friend sighed deeply, stirring his coffee at our kitchen table. “Why?” I asked him a little surprised. My friend wasn't poor and seemed t... »
Accessories not included!
Advertisements generally portray more than the item on sale. An ad for a plastic inflatable pool might show a happy family having a great time splashing in the water. But... »
Flowers of heaven
It’s not surprising that the Bible has inspired countless artists; the text is full of vivid pictures. Take this passage, for instance: “You have planted much but harvest... »
The God factor
Nearly everyone in the world experiences financial pressure at one time or another, but some people deal with it better than others. The difference is often not so much t... »
A different kind of wish
No one knows what the future holds. We’re quick to wish a “happy new year” on January 1st, but we actually have very little control over how things will play out. “You do... »
Lunar landing
It’s been almost half a century since Neil Armstrong declared on July 20, 1969, “That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” It was a momentous occasi... »
On the river’s edge
As the children of Israel were preparing to cross the Jordan River, Joshua sent the ark of the covenant ahead. He instructed the people: “When you see the ark of the cove... »
Taking the plunge
The little boy must have been about four years old. I watched with interest as his dad walked to the edge of the diving board at the deep end of the pool and showed him h... »
A single step
A couple of years ago, I took an English teaching training course. My first language is Croatian, and I had been working as a professional translator and interpreter for... »