What Are They Worth?

What Are They Worth?

Have you ever watched Antique Roadshow? Launched in the 1997, this well-known PBS show invites antique owners to bring in items to be appraised by experts. The backstory of the items vary widely. In some cases, it is an item that has been passed down for generations....
The Truest Thing about You

The Truest Thing about You

When I was a kid, I had the chance to spend a lot of time with both of my grandfathers. I have written about their influence on me in the past, including in my book, Hope Realized. They were different in many ways, but they had this in common: they both saw more in me...
Releasing Unrealized Potential

Releasing Unrealized Potential

“So, how can someone make a difference?” This is a question I often get when having a conversation about the work NicaWorks! does in Nicaragua or the power of hope to create change. Addressing the underlying issue of hopelessness that fuels poverty makes...
Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

In my last article, A Hope-Filled Lesson from Nicaragua, I shared how my recent trip to Nicaragua had reminded me that there is hope in the midst of challenges when we do not give up. I gave examples of how I have seen this truth in action in the lives of my friends...