Humble Kindness

Kindness from a stranger is a delightful surprise. While shopping with a friend visiting from Hungary, we experienced kindness first hand. After searching to no avail for a particular item, a young clerk offered his assistance. After several telephone calls, he...

Rough Waters

"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." This Ethiopian proverb suggests that life lessons are often best learned during difficult times. Intellectually I can understand this thought, however, my soul is often troubled in the midst of turbulence. Usually...

Purity

Impure water is a major health hazard for many developing countries. Providing pure water supplies is a priority for most relief organizations. Personally, as I travel around the world, I take precautions and sometimes go to great pains to insure that what I eat and...