Son of Hamas
One of the first foreign countries I visited was Israel in 1975. Â It was quite an eye opener for a 16-year old. Â I was stunned by the historical sights, moved by the people, and confused…
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"13 Bankers" by Simon Johnson & James Kwak
After reading The Big Short, which was about the people who made money on the recent financial crisis, it felt right to read “13 Bankers” about the people who caused the crisis, lost a fortune…
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"Between Two Worlds"
Roxana Saberi is an Iranian-American raised in North Dakota. A journalist, she moved to Iran in 2003 and reported on the country. She also did research for a book that she hoped would provide a…
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Happy Birthday, Mom!
My Mom turns 86 today. What an amazing life she has led, and what an amazing woman she is. Thought I’d share just a few thoughts about her. Every week I take Mom to church….
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Longing for God, by Gayle Beebe and Richard Foster
There are few things more intimidating to a 20-year old college student than a judgmental professor. But there I was in the summer of 1979, facing three of them. They were (and still are) all…
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Strength in What Remains
“Strength in What Remains” tells the story of Deo, a Burundian medical student caught up in the horror of a genocidal civil war. Deo escapes one situation after another, in what in hindsight must appear…
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Easter Hymn
This is one of my favorite Easter passages, though few associate it with the season. It’s actually a hymn with a short opening line to set the stage. I can imagine the early followers of…
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PathLight Letter
Sent this out today, but thought I’d post it on my blog as well. Would love for you to sign up for the regular newsletter! Just click the PathLight button to the right. ======= In…