5 ways we relate to rules-&-regulations, and 5 ways to evolve: Community living—as in an HOA or other shared space—offers many opportunities for support, recreation, safety and fun. And it also results in the necessity of rules and regulations to…
Today, in my morning devotions and meditations, I did some online research to see how modern thinkers answer the question of why God sometimes does not answer our prayers. I was really disappointed to find so many articles that blamed…
Do you tend to participate in groups only as a leader? Really think about this for a second. When was the last time that you weren’t a committee-chair or chapter-president or section-manager? Did you do well there? Did you thrive? Or…
On September 17, 2000, I boarded a plane in Phoenix, Arizona. I was headed for my new home in Uganda, East Africa, and my mission was to create AidChild. (Thanks to the love, compassion and expertise of so…
This is from my journal, many years ago, when my grandmother was living with me before I moved to Africa. Yesterday, I wondered why Grandma wasn’t coming out of her room. I had suggested that she go into her room…
March 21. Twenty-one things that make me happy: Pics of my kids. A freshly made bed. Mugs. Things just taste better—heartier—lovelier in mugs. Babies. A perfect shave. Silver white winters that melt into spring. Admiring the talents of others, talents…
I recently posted on my Facebook page the meme featured here with a quote by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. I added the question, “What do you think of this, friends?” A hearty conversation ensued. And I am generally quite…
The list is below, but to start the convo, I invite you to first watch this 2 minute clip from Seinfeld: If you are a Christian, here are three signs that you MIGHT NOT actually believe in hell. (I…
“What sorrow awaits you.” This is a phrase recorded in the Gospels, and attributed to Jesus. He said it over and over and over. Do you know who the “you” is? Who has sorrow awaiting them–in Christ’s eyes? In Matthew…
Below is the first chapter of my new book, “We Are Not Mahogany: Three stories about the male African life,” now available on Amazon.com. These short stories capture my dissertation findings. The book also includes a study-guide and analysis that…
