There is a deep sense of community within the people of Ethiopia. The Oromo word for Community is Ummata. As my wife heard the word for the first time from the lips of our dear friend, Wadi, she heard her say, ‘you matter.’
Mind Mapping and the Word
I’m always amazed when I watch soccer players with flawless ball skills. Given I never gave playing soccer a full effort, but I can’t dribble the ball up the field.
Transparent Bonds
Strangers to BrothersOn Wednesday I was questioning what I had gotten into in this trip. By Friday afternoon I had 11 new brothers—a band of brothers. As I said goodbye …
Your Worth
You–even as part of the “Y’all”–matter. You are infinitely valuable. No matter what you feel. No matter what you have endured. No matter what your story is and the lies
Tools in the Master’s Hand
The grinder stone was spinning and sparks were flying. My shop teacher came to my rescue once again. I needed a special tool and he was hooking me up.
While You Wait
What do you do while you wait? How do you keep from wasting time? Wasting Energy? Wasting resources as you “patiently” wait for what’s next? 18 months ago our lives took a curve.
Will Your Anchor Hold?
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, I offer prayer and support, a song by NEEDTOBREATHE and ask the question if your anchor will hold no matter the storm?
Connected: Air Gaps and the Power of God
We need to close all the air gaps in our faithful following of Jesus. Put simply, are you plugged in to the power? So much of the reading and writing about discipleship
Risk and Hope: Leadstar College Commencement Speech
Dr. Scott Ness shares a message of Risk and Hope to the 2018 Graduates of Leadstar College of Management and Leadership in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hugh Jackman, Cancer, and a Change of Address
It’s interesting that a movie about the Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, has become one of the greatest movies of 2017. This story of the rise of an entertainer, and the birth of show business