Down Syndrome: A Life Worth Choosing

Down Syndrome: A Life Worth Choosing

On April 16th, 2018 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed the Down Syndrome Protection Act! This is a victory for those with Down Syndrome and for human rights and the welfare of our nation. Mahatma Gandhi once said that a nation’s greatness is measured by...
This Year In Hawaii

This Year In Hawaii

As I staff this year’s School of Writing at Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Kona, Hawaii, I reflect. Last year in Hawaii: I lived in a nice house with a view of the ocean. I had only one roommate who came in late quietly and didn’t get up at 5 a.m. I had a wide screen TV...
The Appetite of Adam and the Mark of Cain Part 2

The Appetite of Adam and the Mark of Cain Part 2

In my last blog, we discussed the sins of Adam and Eve and Cain’s murder of his brother Abel and the parallels we see in the consequences.  But how does that apply to us? Our sin also leads us away from fellowship with our Creator God. It blocks the intimate love of...
The Appetite of Adam and the Mark of Cain  Part 1

The Appetite of Adam and the Mark of Cain Part 1

Have you ever thought that two ancient stories from the early ages of world history could contain valuable truths applicable to our modern lives? These two accounts show us how choosing evil and rebellion mark us and bring ruin to our lives. And yet, there is hope. In...