Your Moral Compass
When trekking through deep mountains, sometimes people lose their way. It becomes difficult to figure out where they are or where they should go. Surrounded by trees and recurring landscapes, they become totally disoriented. In their time of confusion, they depend on...
My Place of Worship
Nature is my place of worship. High on a summit after scaling steep slopes and rocky faces, I have met God. There, the ground is barren; nothing can survive that high. The wind blows unhindered, ready to sweep me off the pinnacle. Below, the jagged rocks look up....
Harambee and Africa’s Future
I first visited Kenya in 2008. The nation was still suffering from the aftereffects of post-electoral violence. But, I knew that Kenya would recover to become a leading force for African development. Under the coat of arms of Kenya is a Swahili phrase,...
Celebrating the Legacy of the United States
At the recent media conference in South America, the story of the the United States' founding was shared. This story captures the essence of what makes America great. More than its political or economic system, what makes this nation great is its founding principles....
Grow Deep Roots
In the mountains, each height has unique plant life. The base of the mountain is abundant with trees. But higher up, above the tree line, the landscape becomes barren. Still, many plants and flowers thrive at those heights. The plants aren’t tall, but their root...
Seizing Current Opportunities
A few years ago, I was meeting with company managers to discuss our goals for the next fiscal year. The managers looked at their accounting numbers and told me, “We grew 30 percent last year, so we are going to grow at 30 percent this year.” I asked them, “Why are you...
Appreciating God’s Masterpiece
Creation and humanity is God’s grand masterpiece. Every moment will be filled with awe if everyone sees the world and humanity from this perspective. A canvas filled with the same color, the same shape, and the same texture makes a pretty bland picture. But what if...
Ownership Can’t Be Forced
Ownership can't be forced. You have to decide to take ownership. The same is true with animals. Horses never learn if you force them against their will. You have to create experiential learning opportunities where they can own the lesson. For example, you can't...
Our Human Footprint
What is the difference between fishing, and camping and hiking? When you camp and hike you participate in creation, but don't take ownership of it. Owners are responsible and accountable for their actions. Participants come to an event and leave when it's over. When...
Our Children Appeal for Balanced and Sustainable Approach at Rio+20
17-year-old Brittany Trilford from New Zealand addressed world leaders at Rio+20. “In this moment, I am all children, your children, the world’s three billion children. Think of me for these short minutes as half the world. I stand here with fire in my heart. I’m...
Building Strong Families
I come from a very big family. My brothers and sisters and I are all very different. Sometimes we joke, "Did we all come from the same parents?" Now I am a father. When I look at my children I think, "My goodness, all of them are so different." But I am not troubled...
Fathers in the Family
The substantial increase in single mother households, may indicate that society does not emphasize the role of fathers enough. I would like to recognize the essential role that responsible fatherhood plays in building strong, healthy families. Traditional values of...