During a three-day winter storm, I hibernated in a warm home, pondering pandas and sparrows. If you have seen a panda, you are indeed privileged. By one count, there are only some 2000 in the world. But here’s a thought: if you have spotted a ubiquitous sparrow, you are privileged too. Track with me on…
That movie, War Room, by those Kendrick Brothers, has been sky-high in box office ratings since it opened a few weeks ago! This Cinderella success has some reviewers scratching their heads. After all, many of them gave the movie a thumbs down. Surprise! Ninety percent of audiences are loving it and spreading the word. The…
For the first time Since WWII there are more than 50 million refugees worldwide, and the number is climbing. The media has shown many heartbreaking images of refugee sufferings. This summer, I tutored some refugees in an English as a Second Language class. Here are glimpses of my experiences with people from the Congo, Burma,…