“Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem. When we focus on reconciliation, the problem loses significance and often becomes irrelevant.” — Rick Warren Reading these words this morning from Rick Warren reminded me of a conversation I … Read more

After over two weeks on the road we finally returned home today. Tonight we sleep in our own bed and settle back into our routine. The challenge, I think, is to approach things different…with fresh eyes and a fresh mind–if that is possible after so much driving (over 3100 miles on our trip). “Home is … Read more

“There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world, that is not intended to make us rejoice.” –John Calvin These words from Calvin remind me of my personal challenges, as there are some days where all I can see are shades of gray. They aren’t dark days filled with despair, … Read more

“Talent develops in tranquillity, character in the full current of human life.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Today is the day my “handouts” are due to the conference organizers (the conference I’m speaking at April 6 in Portland, OR). As I race to finish them, these words from Von Goethe resonated with me. They made … Read more