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  • Identity Reframed

    Identity Reframed

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! In a recent post I wrote about the power of a real opportunity, or practical hope, to create change. However, it is only one-half of the all-in hope equation. True, all-in hope becomes a reality when a real opportunity is combined with a reframed identity, or spiritual hope. As I Read more

  • Looking Up and Living Thankful

    Looking Up and Living Thankful

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches here in the United States, we all tend to become a little more thankful. This is a great thing. The truth is we all need reminders of the blessings we have in our lives, no matter how big or small they happen to be. However, Read more

  • What Makes It a Real Opportunity?

    What Makes It a Real Opportunity?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! What makes all-in hope “all-in” is the combined power of practical and spiritual hope. To say it another way, it is the existence of a real opportunity and a reframed identity. Most people would agree on the value of an opportunity, but what is it that makes it a real Read more

  • You Just Need to Take a Step

    You Just Need to Take a Step

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Recently, I have had quite a few opportunities to share about my time living and working in Nicaragua. When sharing about my three years living in Nicaragua, and the more than ten years working in community and economic development in Nicaragua with NicaWorks!, it can seem as if one day Read more

  • Better Together

    Better Together

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! When I felt the call to move to Nicaragua following a trip in January of 2011, I honestly was not sure what living and working in Nicaragua would look like. I felt like I was supposed to use my gifts and experiences in business and leadership to make a difference, Read more

  • What Exactly Do You Mean by Spiritual Hope?

    What Exactly Do You Mean by Spiritual Hope?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! A question I often get is, “what exactly do you mean by spiritual hope?” This is a great question as the meaning of this small, yet powerful phrase can vary a lot from person to person. So, what do I mean by “spiritual hope”? I am glad you asked. When Read more