Stopping the leaks
When South Africa experienced a severe water shortage several years ago, our regular wet season passed with hardly any rainfall. Coupled with an urban population increase... »
Articles
Treasures of the heart
In my travels through distant lands seeing ancient sights, one theme resonates. It is a foreboding sense that the treasures and pleasures of this world are fleeting. It i... »
Humility—a key skill
Forbes magazine printed an article about the importance of humility for success in today’s world. In a society that values self-promotion and individualism, humility is o... »
Looking to Jesus
When I started jogging for health reasons, I was not very optimistic. I didn’t think I could do much and almost talked myself out of the whole idea. But reluctantly I sta... »
Embracing change
My world began to turn upside down when many of the familiar ways I was used to for years threatened to unravel. Our long-term housing contract ran out, and one by one th... »
Everyday choices that matter
You might feel that your life isn’t very important or that what you do doesn’t add up to much in the bigger scheme of things. But each player on My team is important, and... »
Our place within God’s family
Have you ever met someone who asks “How are you?” not as a cordial salutation but with genuine concern? And then that person takes the time to quietly listen to you witho... »
The most true thing
One of the big challenges we face today is managing our expectations. What do we use as a gauge for a life well lived? Everything from the styling of our pantry to the tr... »
Our identity in Christ
What makes up our identity? We are born into this world with many traits, such as gender, ethnicity, nationality, and various strengths and weaknesses. Our culture and en... »
Get into the water
—A Lesson from Roses It all started when someone gave my wife a beautiful bouquet of white and pink roses. Somehow, they ended up on the kitchen counter while she looked... »
The bride price
I recently married a wonderful Ugandan woman who I met on my first mission trip to Africa some years ago. Our relationship eventually deepened, and we felt God leading us... »
Golden repairs
A book I was reading mentioned a form of Japanese pottery repair called kintsugi. This means “golden joinery” or “golden repairs” and it is the art of fixing broken potte... »
The benefits of a positive attitude
Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can or if you think you can’t—you’re right.” This mirrors a truth found in the Proverbs: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he”... »