by James Belt | Feb 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
I recently had the chance to visit Nicaragua. In addition to spending time with people and catching up on the work happening in Nicaragua, I learn something every time I go. One lesson in particular comes to mind from this last trip: there is hope in the midst of the...
by James Belt | Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
The ripple effect. Are you familiar with the concept? I would imagine this is not the first time you have heard or seen this small phrase. In case you need a refresher, think about the last time you threw a rock into a pond or even watched a drop of water from faucet...
by James Belt | Sep 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Well, Hope Realized, is officially one year old! It is hard to believe it has been more than a year since the book launch. When you write a book, releasing words and ideas into the world, it is hard to know how it will be received and age. They seem meaningful and...
by James Belt | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Good morning from Westminster, MD! Do you ever wake up in the morning and feel like you are just drifting through life? Like a sailboat that has lost its rudder or a leaf floating down a stream, pushed by the current with any particular aim, you wonder if your life...
by James Belt | Feb 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Good morning from Westminster, MD! In the past two articles I have discussed how our perception of someone impacts how we treat them, and the need to expand our view of poverty and how to effectively address it. I recently had the opportunity to spend time in...
