In2theRiver

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Last week I wrote about the importance of being the person God created you to be instead of trying to be someone you are not.  In writing about this and discussing it with the young people in El Canyon, I realized that authenticity to easily be twisted into an excuse… Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Over the past week, I have been a reading a book on leadership titled The Catalyst Leader by Brad Lomenick.  So far I am really enjoying the book and would recommend it, but that is a conversation for another time.  In the book Lomenick talks about eight characteristics that are essential to… Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Have you ever considered what the difference might be between information about an object or a person and the actual object or person themselves?  For example, if I were to ask you to give me information about a pen, you might say it contains ink, is used for writing and… Read more

Good morning from the air!  I am currently on my way back to Nicaragua from a short conference in San Antonio, Texas.  If you are not familiar with San Antonio, it is home to the Riverwalk, a windy river that they have turned into a beautiful spot to walk, eat and generally enjoy yourself.  I… Read more

Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! I know the title of today’s post appears to be unfinished and, while I didn’t pick it for that reason, maybe it is the perfect starting point because so am I.  What I mean is I have not “arrived” in life or, as some would say, reached the top of… Read more

Good morning again from Reisterstown, Maryland! Last week I had the pleasure of sharing at Crossroad Community Church’s weekly service for young adults, Pathway.  They were in the midst of a series on the importance of community.  This morning I would like to share some of the words I shared with them because I truly… Read more