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... »
Personal Accounts
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... »
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... »
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”... »
Remember who you are and who God is
The first thing I learned in my Christian journey was to take time daily with God, reading the Bible and praying, habits I still practice daily. Every morning I read the... »
We are his workmanship
I think one thing that hinders many of us from truly knowing and living in our identity in Christ is the tendency to compare ourselves with others and to sometimes try ha... »
The heart spa
The advertisement said: This summer you can show off the perfect body for only $600! It was an offer that she couldn’t resist, and she decided to make an appointment. She... »