Essentials: Moving Forward in these Times of Great Unknowns

Essentials: Moving Forward in these Times of Great Unknowns

First, we are all grateful and are cheering on the many health care workers and government authorities, social agencies, police and fire personnel who stepped up and have been on the front lines since the onset of the pandemic. Bravo! Often though, we have forgotten...
Forgiveness of Sexual Abuse: How Shall We Then Live?

Forgiveness of Sexual Abuse: How Shall We Then Live?

The recent and unfortunate uncovering of sexual abuse by Ravi Zacharias, whom I had admired as a leader within the Christian Church, disgusted me. My husband and I spoke at an event with him a couple of years ago in the Philippines and gotten to know him over dinner...
Get Going Because You Can

Get Going Because You Can

My three-year-old grandson has a mind of his own (as do all 3-year olds.) So, we play games. When I want him to eat, I tell him “don’t eat that!” When I want him to hurry up, I tell him “don’t run!” Today we don’t want to be told what to think or do either. Sometimes...
Fully Equipped: Inadequacies Are Not the Issue. You Are!

Fully Equipped: Inadequacies Are Not the Issue. You Are!

The Creator God knows are capabilities. He made us. So, what’s your excuse? Age, money, connections, lack of education? We see how Moses’ insecurities pushed God to anger when he kept rejecting God’s calling and Aaron his brother had to become his spokesperson in...
Skiing Off Piste To Change Culture

Skiing Off Piste To Change Culture

The French call the groomed ski trails on the slopes the piste. As a snow skier, and having had the opportunity of skiing in the French Alps, I got familiar with seeing the signs on the slopes warning me not to ski off-piste. In the U.S. we call it backcountry or out...