I am not an economist. I did not go to Wharton. I do not own a hedge fund, a suit that fits properly, or a yacht — though I have drowned several small boats. What
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Beauty in Brown: An Alaskan Remix of an Old Proverb
I’ve been chewing on a quote that is widely cited as a Byzantine proverb: “He who has bread has many problems; he who has no bread has one problem.” I’d like to provide an updated
Read moreOur National Treasures
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24:1 NIV). From Sequoia on the west coast to Acadia on the east, with such jewels as Yellowstone,
Read moreAdventure Time
While summer is hot, and the kids run free, the days are limited. But summer also opens a time in our calendar year to take vacations and venture out on family adventures. Every year, before
Read moreTraveling Straight to the Heart this Valentine’s Day
Today you’re a travel writer. You know the benefits of venturing to unknown places, catching new aromas of food never explored, and seeing sights with fresh eyes. Your senses explode with excitement and no doubt,
Read moreWhat Difference Can One Month Make?
One month. This last year of serving as a missionary was made up of 11 one-month adventures. Each month was completely different from the others. Sometimes I would stay one month in a country serving
Read moreFive Ways to Use Your Gifts for Missions
Whether you have been on one hundred short-term mission trips, or only one, chances are each one has changed you. Your views of the world and the people in it have been radically reshaped and
Read moreSmiles in Cambodia
When I first stepped into the building with the cool tile floor and saw those four little faces, I did not know what to do. I slowly approached the little ones hoping to use my
Read moreDo You Know Who You are Driving on?
Six years ago when I began to find my way around my new hometown of Concord, North Carolina, I became curious about the many “person-named” roads I was traveling.
“Who are these people, anyway?”
Read moreAre Your Bags Overweight?
I couldn’t help but draw the comparison of the spiritual weight I carry with me daily. The expectations I take up without reason, the stress and worry I add to my load, and of course the guilt. Some of the guilt comes from things I should or shouldn’t have done—true sin. But a lot of it comes from things I just believe I should carry—whether God agrees or not.
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