Category Archives: Thought of the day

“Commitment is the result of choice, not conditions…commitment lasts when it is based on values.” -John Maxwell This struck me today in two ways. First I see so many men in Cambodia break their marital commitments and justify their cheating … Continue reading →

I heard a statement on adoption today that was probably the most profound description I’ve ever heard. It came through one of those cheesy e-mails we sometimes get that are typically more annoying that informative. But this one gave me … Continue reading →

“Being single is smarter than being in the wrong relationship.” -a rare wise facebook post

I overheard a woman share an explanation today on why many women find it difficult to discover love. According to her: “Women are unable to discover true love today because their standards are too unrealistically high due to the unfortunate … Continue reading →

In many ways, and no matter what culture you are from, this fallen world will define the terms of “cool.” In every country I have spent time in I see Christian teens struggling with how their social sector sets the … Continue reading →

I was listening to political commentators today discussing how hard it is for presidential hopefuls to give up their campaigns even when certain defeat is staring them in the face. To face the reality that one may no longer be … Continue reading →

Ministry and additional work should come out of the overflow of what you are already doing with excellence. “Built it and they will come” only works in the movies. There are many humanitarian efforts here in Cambodia that get into … Continue reading →

Today I heard a friend relay the funniest pick-up line ever: “So ladies how about I be the rock for your paper and scissors.”

‎”He who has a Why to live for can bear almost any How.“- Nietzche via Frankl (reflecting on his time in a Jewish concentration camp)