Sowing and Weeping

Jacob was a trickster.  He tricked his older brother into selling his birthright (i.e., a double portion of his father’s inheritance and leadership of the family) for a bowl of stew!  Then he tricked his father into giving him the blessing that was meant for the eldest son, the very same brother.  Here’s how it [...]

Tru Dat!

Poster for Watchmen movie.

It’s true.  For the world to be at peace, there had to be a sacrifice, but I don’t think this guy would be able to save us from ourselves.  Only one Superhero could do that, and His name is Jesus, the Christ.  When He returns, we will have the peace that so [...]

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It’s been a long year, and it’s only March.  I’ve been on the road 47 of the last 65 days, spent over 220 hours in meetings, been on 35 airplanes for over 100 hours and waited no telling how long in airports between flights.  I’m tired.  I mss my family.  I’m ready to go home.
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Why I Love My Mae Baan

You may remember my post about my confusion over a note our mae baan (Thai for house help) left us one day.  Here’s the note she left us this week:

It almost breaks your heart.  We must be the most heartless people she’s ever worked for in order for her to feel that she had to [...]