Into Unlikely Community While living in DC, I’ve felt led to spend some time getting to know the locals. Part of this has involved volunteering at a facility that provides critical medical treatment to homeless men. I try to get over there at least once a week to serve dinner, […]
Simply Doing What We Know
Simply Doing What We Know In the beginning, Christianity was a very simple faith. But over the centuries Christians have made it unnecessarily complicated. This complexity grew out of a predictable pattern. In the first two or three centuries, the church found it necessary to argue against false teaching to […]
When the Present Meets the Future
When the Present Meets the Future It’s almost been two months since I began living and working in the nation’s capital. It’s been an interesting experience. While the theme of my 2018 trip to Germany was about spiritual solitude and drawing close to Christ, the theme of this trip seems […]
The Blessing of Solitude: Part II
The Blessing of Solitude: Part II I ended up moving into corporate apartment that’s only four blocks from work. By now, everything is unpacked and put away. Clothes are hung up, computer is setup, and I’ve re-familiarized myself with the metro system. While I’ve visited this city at least a […]
The Blessing of Solitude: Part I
The Blessing of Solitude: Part I For the last several weeks I’ve been preparing for a temporary professional development assignment at our headquarters office in Washington DC. It’s a great opportunity that’s both exciting and scary. It’s exciting because it’s something new and different. It’ll be an opportunity to meet […]
No Ordinary Meal
No Ordinary Meal A few weeks ago, my friend Ricardo and I grabbed lunch at a local restaurant. As co-workers, we’ve become good friends over the years. Being a Cuban refugee, he always has an interesting take on life. I’m always inspired by his stories, his love and nearness to […]