This past week I was privileged to mentor 10 homeless men, foster a micro finance project in Ethiopia and provide leadership and encouragement to a high school project in Granite Falls, WA and a Pony League baseball team (13 year olds) in Woodinville, WA. Years ago, when I discovered that Read more
My coaching practice involves guiding people to see the possibilities ahead instead of the obstacles…to steer the ship by the stars not by the wake. The Israelites in the desert, on the way to the Promised Land, encountered poisonous snakes that killed. God told Moses to erect a tall pole, Read more
Have you heard the term “banner” year. I think 2011 falls in that category for Living Perspectives’ work in Ethiopia, not for what we accomplished but for what God is doing. In Ethiopia, the school built for PK-K children is flourishing with 80 students. The parents are beginning to financially Read more
Most of us have heard about the anonymous donors this Christmas that paid off lay-away gifts at some of the big department stores pleasantly surprising the customers. There has been a generous outpouring of gifts to the Salvation Army, Union Gospel Mission and to the ministry at Congregations for the Read more
Tamerat, our adopted “son” in Ethiopia is growing up rapidly. His story is chronicled in earlier blogs. Now 18 and in grade 11, his studies are going well and he is a real personality around Dilla. I spent much time with him on this journey. Ato Tegene, a key elder Read more
Greetings to all in this New Year 2011. For me and my house, 2010 was a wonderful year. A highlight was a new granddaughter, lots of family time and an opportunity to change lives with God’s help. We are thankful that God has afforded Jeanne and I enough money, time Read more
This has been a wonderful year for ministry and for living. We have been active in God’s service trying to bring change and joy into the lives of those who are in transition or seeking to find hope. Early blogs describe our Ethiopia work. Following is a summary of other Read more