by James Belt | Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by James Belt | Aug 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Recently, I have had a number of conversations that have reminded me of the power of perception. Often, this goes unnoticed in our lives. We have formed an opinion of someone or even a group of people, but do not realize how it impacts the way we live and interact...
by James Belt | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
“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...
by James Belt | Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by James Belt | Nov 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was recently listening to a talk given by Erwin McManus, an author and Lead Pastor of Mosaic in Los Angeles, California. In the talk, McManus explains that how we see the world, and people, will inform the way we experience life. In other words, if we see people as...
