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April 2016

April 13, 2016

This generation’s forbidden fruit

"Throughout history there has always been a tree in the middle of the garden. It’s...

April 06, 2016

Canada Helps Save Christians {What’s Wrong With You, America?}

A couple of days ago, I told you the amazing story of Albert Sayegh. Last...

April 04, 2016

This Syrian Family Now Has a Home (Finally, a Refugee Story With a Happy Ending)

You might remember the story. A Syrian family pushed out of their ancestral home by...

March 2016

March 23, 2016

Brussels, ISIS, and the Muslim down the street

How will we look back on these days of danger, terrorism and fear? How will...

March 21, 2016

The joy of healing– Physician finds his first calling

Medicine is at a critical place juncture in society. Rising costs and increased demands are...

March 07, 2016

No, we’re not all above average

Mid-year evaluations are just around the corner, and I'm starting to question the whole idea of...

February 2016

February 22, 2016

Life after work: Will I be a grumpy retiree?

A good friend of mine has a father who is sinking into dementia. As his...

February 10, 2016

Iraqi refugee dreams of home. And her name is a reminder.

It took some time to find the apartment. It was tucked away in a labyrinth...

February 08, 2016

ISIS, Iraqi refugees, and a curious Biblical prophecy

This post contains some interesting news about the maddening middle east. It's intriguing, and something...

February 02, 2016

Groundhog Day: What’s next for your life?

Today it was 60 degrees. This weekend's snowfall may exceed 10-12 inches. “Will it be the winter...

January 2016

January 25, 2016

“I broke King Tut’s mask” — Lessons learned from making mistakes at work

Eight Cairo museum workers have been referred to prosecution and trial for “gross negligence.” Their...

January 22, 2016

Do you feel all hope is lost? This is for you.

Regret. We all have it. The relationship we lost. The vocation we never found. The...

January 19, 2016

It’s okay to pray

Thanks to these brave high schoolers who forced me to think about what it's like...

January 18, 2016

Don’t be a stranger to danger

It looked bad, as he clutched his wrist and grimaced in pain. Joshua,was just 11,...

January 13, 2016

On the ground: She hears the voices of the refugees (part 2)

On Monday, I shared the story of Sawson Ojailat who as my translator while I was...

January 11, 2016

On the ground: She hears the voices of the refugees

(Sawson Ojailat served as my translator while I was in Jordan. She is a wonderful...

January 08, 2016

Nowhere to go: Refugee families escaped ISIS, but cannot escape captivity

It’s morning and Salwan Mochtar opens the door to face the day. Sadly, this day...

January 08, 2016

Wedding plans interrupted by war, but their love prevails

They all wore crosses as they leaned in, talking rapidly as the translator tried to...

January 07, 2016

Refugee Stories: “The straw that broke the camel’s back”

Bassam Jacob lived in a mixed neighborhood in central Baghdad. For his whole life he...

January 04, 2016

When Good Men Go Bad

" Why do we do the things we do?" The biblical hall of faith is filled...

January 02, 2016

Syrian refugee: He escaped war but he is still looking for peace

Yes, he is Syrian. And he’s one of the Christian refugees who carries the hope...

December 2015

December 31, 2015

Family of five: We pray for ISIS

They call the units “caravans” and they are little more than 8 x 15 hard...

December 30, 2015

Math Can be a Thing of Beauty: The Elegance Behind the Fibonacci Sequence

What makes something beautiful? The human eye is drawn to objects perfectly proportioned. Think of...

December 28, 2015

He Fought for both Iraq and the U.S., but now is a man without a country

His eyes danced, full of life. His hands moved with the fluidity of a painter...

December 21, 2015

No Christmas gift for the boss? Let me help

Here's a little last-minute, gift-giving advice. Christmastime, despite the cheer and good will to all,...

December 17, 2015

How politics are helping Christians die in the Middle East

Like you, the photos and written accounts of displaced peoples knocking at the door of nearly...

December 07, 2015

Afraid at work? The three attitudes that will set you free.

The terrible killings at a San Bernardino social services office was frightening on many levels....

December 01, 2015

Sorting out Refugees {I Hope Ben Carson Knows This}

The refugee and immigration crisis is one that is knocking at nearly every nation's door....

November 2015

November 26, 2015

Robbed at Knifepoint. Could I give thanks?

Nearly 25 years ago, I was walking in a crowded street in Panama City, Panama...

November 25, 2015

Refugee Stories: Teenage girl speaks out, “Save my friends”

Her voice wavers when I ask her about her family. “I miss them. Everyday that’s...