Most of us would be quick to point out that there is lots of media coverage of the brokenness of our world – stories of corruption, pollution, conflict, wars, extremism, human trafficking, injustice, etc. It is because the world is broken… so the media does their job and shines the spotlight on the ugliness. I…Read more Mitsubishi and three little words that make grown men cry
Month: July 2015
I imagine differently than John Lennon
Music is a powerful communicator and musicians have a beautiful way of connecting their message with the audience. There are thousands and millions of melodies that speak without lyrics… Still, I like words. I like musicians who are good story tellers. And I like the ones who use their voice and art for something good.…Read more I imagine differently than John Lennon
Greece is on my mind and here is why
So, here I am - living in Asia - and every time I turn on the news, it is a story from Europe that dominates the international headlines. Greece and the debt crisis... Yesterday Gary and I were on a long bus ride and, with lots of time to talk, I started venting. My poor…Read more Greece is on my mind and here is why
Can we have shortcuts in reconciliation?
I will be honest – I struggle with confession. I struggle with acknowledging the truth that I have hurt someone by my words, actions or attitudes. Even when confronted, I try to minimize, avoid, justify or simply hide the truth. I guess some things have not changed since I was a little girl who was…Read more Can we have shortcuts in reconciliation?