
I live in Beijing, China where i spend a lot of time doing a lot of cool stuff. I believe that dreams come true. I believe we are created to live fully awake… Read more »
COVER STORY: September in the USA
Eternity matters more than hunger, sex slavery, war victims and AIDS. We should feed mouths, offer freedom and saturate the world with love, but weep if they go to hell. It is absolute hypocrisy to say you love people and not proclaim Jesus to the people who have not heard. It is [...]
Last night i had an interesting conversation that left me thinking about important life lessons such as humility and love. I woke up this morning continuing that thought and wondering how many other people in the world have the same perception of me as this person in my conversation .
First, let me [...]
This should be fun to write, because i’m not completely convinced this is such a great idea. But what’s the saying, “man up”? or “pony up”? You’ll see what i mean.
For a few months i have periodically pondered about the cool, yet unnecessary, things that i own. No, this isn’t a post [...]
Ok, let’s be honest or real or down-to-earth. Whatever you call it, we’re gonna be that right now. I’m having a hard time finding things to write about here. I’ve browsed hundreds of blogs and news articles, i’ve read books and had conversations with friends… so why is it so hard for [...]
Lately, i’ve had a lot of conversations with the fine folks at Bedouins International. I’ve been amazed at the favor God has shown this tiny group of talented Jesus-followers. Almost a year ago they witnessed a need at an orphanage in Reynosa, Mexico and today they are a passionate organization committed to reconnecting [...]
I’m in the lobby at Encounter tonight taking a short rest. If you read the post below this one you’ll understand why i feel like i need a rest. But sitting here at the Give Grace table i just happened to look over and see a letter from one of the children we [...]
Right now, that’s the only word that comes to mind as i try to sum up the past few days. I’m always looking for some great topic to discuss on my website, but now i realize that i just need to be honest… i’m far too busy to come up with creative and thought-inspiring [...]
What would you do if you had 30 days left? 30 days left with your friends, family, job and life as you know it. You’re not dying, but everything is changing. Your address, your phone number, your roommates, your coworkers, your job and even your country. Nothing will be the same. [...]
I just finished the book, “Sold” by Patricia McCormick. The book was intense, heart-breaking, tragic and even hopeful. It will make you want to do something meaningful to stop the thousands of young girls sold into sex slavery. It will give you authentic insight into how the brothels operate and how the [...]