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  • Why Does It Make a Difference?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Last time we looked at an example of how practical hope made a difference in the life of Danilo, a bakery owner in Nicaragua. It is clear that practical hope makes a difference, but what may be less clear is why that is the case. Today we will begin to… Read more

  • Full of Life and Bread

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! In December we started to explore the story of Danilo and his brothers, and their bakery, Pan de Vida. Today we continue the journey. Some time later, Danilo found out that the Nicaraguan government was offering a very favorable loan program for small bakeries like his. This program would lend… Read more

  • From Tragedy to Unity

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Toward the end of my college years, I became a fan of Kobe Bryant. While Kobe has had his ups and downs, like most of us, I have always appreciated his passion for winning and living. I admired his drive to be the best, not just because of his natural… Read more

  • 2020 Clarity

    Good afternoon from Westminster, MD! As I have heard quite a few people say over the last week, this year is our one-time only chance to use the phrase “2020 Vision” when referring to our vision for the next 365 days. Given it is a one-time opportunity I am going to “jump on board” as… Read more

  • Bread of Hope

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Before Thanksgiving, we last left off with the story of the Community Gardening Entrepreneurs from El Canon, who had found tangible hope in the form of beans and tomatoes. In today’s post I will focus on a friend of mine, Danilo, who found and spreads tangible hope in the form… Read more

  • The Thankfulness Equation

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Why does it seem that thankfulness is becoming less and less prevalent in our world today? Could the formula be the problem? Pre-Algebra. I actually took the class twice in middle school. Let’s just say I was well prepared for Algebra 1 when I entered high school. My issue was… Read more