Faithful for a Lifetime

The coach moves along leaving Jaipur and heading to Delhi. And yes, it is another world. On the one hand, we are all God’s creation sharing a common humanity. On the other hand, we are unique individuals impacted by DNA, culture and history.Size has something to do...

Two thumbs up

I was in the Ubon Ratchitani, Thailand airport waiting for the Bangkok flight when I met him.All five foot two of 67-year-old energy. My friend introduced me and I asked him, “Are you retired?” “Oh yes” he replied with gusto. Then he...

Working cross-culturally: the Laotian experience

Across the street and on the other side of the roundabout is the central market for the City of Pakse in Southern Laos. 10 years ago, the local heavy hitter in the coffee and real estate market built the rectangle of buildings that encircle the market. Small shops on...

What is God’s purpose for your life?

At key times in our lives, during the year and especially at the end of the year (as we celebrate this key event in God’s master plan that makes possible our salvation), our thoughts turn to serious subjects.One of the subjects  I’ve been reflecting on is:What is...

Why Don’t We Plan for Retirement?

“Now what are you going to do?”“I have no idea. Nothing for a while and then I’ll figure it out.”This is the typical dialogue that takes place between a person about to retire and someone attending the retirement luncheon. They have no idea? Seriously? Yes,...