Lovers of Truth

The grids through which we filter "truth" reveal much about us and our worldview. Many factors influence our decisions or opinions. Being young or old, rich or poor, male or female, employed or unemployed, slave or free can affect our view of...

In God We Trust

As I examined the box, I doubted that the taping would hold. The box contained some of the contents of our Budapest apartment. So I took out my trusty duck tape and began to wrap and wrap and wrap. At the end, the box was more tape than cardboard — a sight to...

People vs. Projects

People are most important – not projects or programs – a simple concept that sounds so honorable but in reality is difficult to live out. Jim Collins in his book, GOOD TO GREAT, suggests that he initially thought "that the first step in taking a good...

Flexibility

"Four characteristics necessary for living successfully in another culture are Flexibilty Flexibilty Flexibilty A sense of humor" As I thought more about these comments from a seminar speaker, I was struck by the truth of his statement. It seems that...