We have all heard “It is more blessed to give than receive” but in this self-centered world we are told we must “take what we want.” It could be an encouragement to try harder, but too many take what they can get without considering others. We can clearly see how that hurts people. Businessmen make […]
As I heard of another loved one passing into eternity I am again reminded this life will eventually come to an end. It happened on the anniversary of my Mother’s passing and so I was already thinking along those lines. The loss of Willie is close to home because he was about my age and
This is the first day of Susan’s vacation. She wanted to take a train trip to Xian to see the Terracotta Warriors and we live in Beijing. We don’t speak Chinese and I suggested she take someone who speaks Chinese with her. Susan took me up on the offer and our Pastor’s wife (Jean) and
For the last few days the lead news story has been the murder of the Jordanian pilot. Known for their brutality and stage-managed executions, terrorists shocked the world again. Whether it was meant to frighten their enemies or to recruit new fighters, they drew everyone’s attention. This kind of brutality isn’t that uncommon, but somehow
I grew up in an unstable family environment. My early days were marked by frequent moves because of my Mother’s illness and my Dad frequently changing jobs. The constant moving meant I didn’t make long-term friends; we didn’t feel like part of a community; and never had a place to call home. Later when my
