At 24 years old, I left my home in the Boston suburbs to serve in Cambodian communities, which opened up a career in international development and literally changed the direction of my life. Today, I have the privilege of working for an organization that sends men and women to serve around the world. And...
Why We’re Not Raising Money for Haiti Right Now
A couple days ago, I received a call from Port Salut, Haiti. My friend Ralph was clearly shaken as he shared about the devastating effects of the recent hurricane. “There is no place to sleep,” he reported. “Our homes have been absolutely destroyed. If we do sleep, we sleep standing up.” He added that...
Three Waves in How the Church Responds to Poverty
I’m not a surfer. But I’ve secretly always wanted to be. While visiting Point Loma University, San Diego, CA, I was invited by students to try surfing. Early in the morning we donned on wetsuits, grabbed boards, and headed out to the surf. What I didn’t expect: Riding the waves isn’t the only challenge....