We went trick or treating tonight, and as I saw the flickering of light peering from pumpkins, I was reminded of something I want you to know: Light shines in darkness. That's what it does. The darker it is the more impact of a little light. I lived in Kenya during a time of severe drought, and power rationing was a way of life. My small flat had electricity from about 10 p.m. until 4 ...
Faith
Different is not always dangerous.
Last time I went to Kenya my flight home passed through Ethiopia. Well, "passed through" is probably not the right way to put it. I sat in Addis Ababa for almost six hours. I have to be honest, as my trip approached, I was not looking forward to that flight. I'd never flown Ethiopian Airlines before, and I'd never been to Addis, and my friend had recently had a less than pleasant ...
The Beauty of Brokenness
I was feeling a bit crushed today. By time. By commitments. By the weight of my own expectations. Out of strength and broken. Then I remembered the beauty of brokenness. I see it in.... The usefulness of an egg after it's been cracked. The flavor of freshly ground coffee. The aroma of vanilla being scraped from the bean. The beauty of brokenness displayed ...
Remember your REWARD.
You know what? I get it. I understand that times are tough, life is hard and every day, it's more challenging to know the right thing, much less do it. It's easier to compromise. It's quicker to quit. It's hard to hang on. But, remember your reward. Our choices are not just about today; they impact eternity. Think about it for a moment. When you serve, why do you it? When you ...