When banks lend money to people they check what is known as the four Cs: Character, Capacity, Collateral and Capital. Character is all about the person you are lending to. This involves the person's integrity and history…  Continue reading...

About two years ago Marie and I entertained the idea of moving my parents into our home. Needless to say the notion was daunting, but the Lord has a way of leading us into His will in ways that are good, pleasing and perfect,…  Continue reading...

It was dark when I left home, ready and excited to charge into mission. Sitting in the airport, headphones on, waiting for my flight and the thought of beingaway from Marie, suddenly is not as enticing. Two weeks ago I was…  Continue reading...

That's because if I have faith that can move mountains and have hope to someday fathom the mysteries of life, but have not love I am nothing, Paul the apostle declares in 1Corinthians. It has been the subject of songs, poems…  Continue reading...

The problem of prejudice is real. Sadly even heroes of the faith like Peter have been guilty of it. Defined as "preconceived opinion(s) that causes one to dislike, be hostile to or behave unjustly toward others.- We continue…  Continue reading...

On my birthday two days ago my oldest son Joseph (31) wrote an interesting thank you note and posted it on my wall in Facebook. What unfolded was an interesting list, some more obvious, others unexpected, even the sequence…  Continue reading...

Long before God made anything He made light. Before He made the stars, the mountains, the seas, animals and even man, He made light. Light is the atmosphere that produces life. Light brings life. As Jesus declared, "I am…  Continue reading...

Moses ranks among the top leaders in the Bible. Little talked about are the women in his life, women who were responsible for turning Moses into the great leader that he was. Small Steps, Maximum Impact The Bible tells…  Continue reading...

My youngest son, Joshua, and I like playing pranks on each other. One memorable evening after a grueling twenty hours of flights and stopovers from Europe, I arrived home exhausted. The house was dark and silent. Not wanting…  Continue reading...

I am in Taipei as I write this post. The McDonald's store near my hotel is packed with people. Not everyone speaks English but the universal language of marketing make customers believe that Ronald and his fries are goodI…  Continue reading...