Thought I’d run a few of my previous posts this week as we approach Easter. Today is Pigeon Monday. Or at least that’s what I call it. Hopefully I’ll start a new trend. It would seem that Jesus had something against pigeons. That’s evident from the story of Him tearing
In his biography of the Apostle Paul, N.T. Wright emphasized zeal and theology in a way that … well, in a way that worked. There are a lot of books about Paul’s theology, but not many well written biographies. Leave it to N.T. Wright to author a biography about a
Sometimes you just feel stupid when you realize who is in the room with you, and last Saturday at breakfast was just such an occasion. Well, maybe not stupid exactly, but it was quickly apparent I was on the shallow end of the intellectual gene pool. It all started when
When two dozen people go to the Belize rainforest to discuss wealth and justice, while also spending their evenings talking about seemingly insolvable issues like Middle East peace or child exploitation, it’s either going to be an amazing experience or an absolute explosion of entrenched opinions and logistical challenges. Thankfully,
Wealth, wisdom, and howler monkeys? Well yes, actually, they do go together. A year ago D’Aun and I, along with Ken and Tamara Wytsma, hosted an event called Junkyard Wisdom Belize. Two dozen folks joined us for 5-days of discussion, adventure, prayer, and going deep into the themes of my
A few years ago we transitioned Jaguar Creek from a missions center to a jungle lodge, and the results have been amazing. While maintaining our focus on a Christ-centered mission, we’ve opened our doors to all visitors who wish to stay at this amazing place. And the world is taking
If you are curious how people make decisions, then The Influential Mind by Tali Sharot is a must-read book. The subtitle of the book, “what the brain reveals about our power to change others,” sums it up really well. The author has done extensive research and cites her findings as
For my friends and family who are grieving, a Caim prayer from the book Celtic Daily Prayer: This night and every night seems infinite with questions, and sleep as elusive as answers. Pain and longing are always present, dulled only a little by the distractions of day. I am weary;