by Global Impact | Jul 25, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Impact Team, Global Notes
Those who know me are aware of my high value of periodic reflection on one’s life. I like the annual rhythm at the end of each year. I usually uncover a theme for the year, sometimes a surprising one. The theme of transition has been a regular one, as has education...
by Global Impact | Jul 18, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
It’s been over 4 years since Connie and I moved back to the USA from our 26 years in Kenya. I shared a few thoughts at our 3-year mark (read here). Since that time, I’ve had a few more a-ha moments. TAXES – I’m finally on board with how to file as a full-time...
by Global Impact | Feb 28, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 NIV) Does poor in spirit mean spiritual poverty? Only if the poverty is a realization of one’s lack of God and the search for Him is on. God blesses that kind of sincere effort. Or...
by Global Impact | Feb 21, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
Blessings are God’s idea. They are throughout the Bible. Birthrights were blessings. The angel called Mary blessed. Children sought their father’s blessing. Scripture says that God blessed Abraham and Abraham would bless others. God would bless those who bless...
by Global Impact | Jan 17, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
I keep a book of my favorite quotes. The ones below are from people in other cultures. Enjoy. The call of God is like the call of the sea, no one hears it but the one who has the nature of the sea in him – Oswald Chambers (ministry in Egypt) God expects His children...
by Global Impact | Oct 4, 2017 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
“For I have a great sense of obligation to people,” says the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:14. It wasn’t a duty he despised. “I am eager to come to you in Rome, too,” he says in verse 15, “to preach the Good News.” Eager to fulfill an obligation? I find that remarkable,...
