Surviving Marital Bliss
“I think we need to go out on a date tonight.” That’s my opening salvo as I wake up with my morning coffee. I haven’t brought along flowers or chocolates. I haven’t written a small poem expressing my undying affection (I haven’t even technically asked a question…or showered). My wife responds, “Why don’t we go [...] Read More >
Dads, Princesses and the Power of Woo
“Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous? Actually, who are you not to be?” – Marianne Williamson I am standing in a crush of three-year-old pint-sized princesses. Surrounded by sparkling tiaras and frilly dresses, these little daubs of pink and purple are up way past their collective bed time. We giggle. We dance. [...] Read More >
The Road to Adoption
Through the years my birth mother had become my heroine. To me she was an incredibly courageous young woman, a person of great strength and integrity. She gave me all the things that I never would have had if she had kept me or aborted me. Read More >
I Wasn’t Ready to be a Grandma
Facing the unexpected? Don’t do it alone, talk to a confidential email mentor. It’s been several years now, but I can still clearly picture the day I found out my teenage daughter was pregnant. I remember her standing in the kitchen saying, “Mom, embrace it!” My initial response to Amber’s words were, “Yeah, right, that’s easy [...] Read More >
Finding Significance in Your Work
Is it unrealistic to expect your work to mean more than just the next paycheck? Not long ago, I attended a seminar where the speaker gave an impressive account of how technology is changing our world. His presentation included many examples of the fast pace of change and its impact on our lives and careers as [...] Read More >
The Presidential Race of 2008
Politics. To some it’s scary word with even scarier connotations. What is the face of politics right now? Well, none other than the boxing match that is the American presidential election coming up November 4th. (Frankly I’ll be glad when it’s over. I was tired of hearing about it in 2006.) I wonder if it’s all just [...] Read More >
If You Had A Million Dollars…
Mo Ibrahim, 61, opened his eyes a decade ago and saw what few others recognized. That sub-Saharan Africa was the true growing grounds for the cellphone market. He acted on his premonition, created Celtel and went on to sell it for 3.4 billion in 2004. The Sudanese businessman now wants to open his wallet, take out [...] Read More >
Nelson Mandela Celebrates 90 Years
Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, celebrates his 90th birthday this week. As the former prisoner, revolutionary, activist, leader and symbol of reconciliation celebrates, his extraordinary life once again falls under the spotlight. For me, thinking of Mandela is synonymous with memories of the day I spent on Robben Island over [...] Read More >
Access to Life
With stats, figures, and the sheer distance of geography, it’s far too easy to remove ourselves from our brothers and sisters around the world dying from AIDS. A staggeringly emotional project is bringing us a step closer. Access to Life is a partnership between The Global Fund and Magnum Photos. Eight photographers were commissioned to travel [...] Read More >
Share Your Prayer Concerns
Can we pray for you? Millions of people around the world believe in the power of prayer. If you are facing a difficult time in your life we would love the opportunity to pray for you. Requests sent to us will not be posted on the website. All requests will be mailed out to our prayer team, [...] Read More >
Connecting Through Technology
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