Frustration ... we need to talk about this! While not a "constant" companion ... thankfully ... we do have to admit that it is a "common" companion. The very nature of our work assures that we will deal with people…
Living up, moving beyond, staying out of the weeds ... these are all phrases that encourage us to make the most of our lives and to redeem our fullest potential. Perhaps not common phrases to you, but I have heard…
Recently, I was browsing an article written by Elisabeth Elliot that is included in her book, "Keep A Quiet Heart". This book is a unique collection of articles that were featured in newsletters that Elisabeth wrote over several years and…
We are meant to be lifelong learners! To some degree it seems that we are destined to never get it right. We are seekers, forever in the pursuit of more. We strive to be wiser, live closer, reach further, grow…
There are times when God speaks to us and we are humbled by His desire for us ... and then there are times when He seems to almost shout at us and we hear His demands for us. This week…
When people refer to God they typically identify Him as being a God of love and power. While many questions still remain and there is a struggle to understand many things, deep down, these two realities stand strong. It seems…
One week ago terror lashed out in Brussels, our home for 20+ years, then, over the weekend, horrific loss came to Pakistan ... and the world took notice. Beyond that, minute by minute, day after day, someone suffers loss ...…
Emmanuel Kayode Fadeyi is a refugee/immigrant who has become a resident/citizen of Brussels. He, like all those who take this journey, has experienced his own share of serious struggle, seen days of crushing challenge and stared down intimidating impossibility. He…
Today has been an emotional day! What we are learning, once again, is that in all of the pain, there will always be things for which we can give God praise. Here are some personal examples from today's event for…
