For many living under the Roman Empire at the time of Jesus’ birth, there was only one ruler, and that was Caesar. Following years of war, infighting, chaos, and uncertainty, Augustus Caesar’s reign brought historic peace and unity to the empire. His military triumphs and political successes caused Roman citizens to view him not...
I recently had two great opportunities to talk about HOPE’s work on NPR member stations, WHYY Radio, based in Philadelphia, and witf, based in Harrisburg. NPR is not my regular venue, and I was thrilled with the opportunity to talk about HOPE in this setting. I am used to speaking at churches, Christian business conferences,...
From the first time that I picked up a lacrosse stick, played soccer, or watched the New England Patriots, I have always loved competition. But I’ve started to question the impact my competitive attitude has on the way I view other organizations. Because of charity watchdogs like Charity Navigator, following nonprofit trends is like...