Who is the most difficult person in your life?” My pastor asked us to just be quiet for a minute and think about that. Sadly, I didn’t need the whole minute. Do you know who I thought of instantly? One of my own kids. Awful. Ok. Ok. In my defense… Read More
“Why didn’t you ask your mother?” My youngest has always brought his questions to me instead of Becky. Even if she’s sitting right beside him. Even if I’m at the other end of the house…in my office…with the door closed…and locked…on a conference call. Can I have a snack? Are… Read More
I’d like to experiment on you. Okay? First, say the word “eat” out loud five times. Now, fill in the blank to complete the word below: SO_P You probably chose to create the word “soup” instead of “soap.” That’s because your mind was “primed” to create a word you associate… Read More
This is a tale of two zipcodes–and the relationship between how much we have and how much we give. Spindale & Arlington Spindale is a rural community in North Carolina speckled with mobile homes and blanketed in kudzu. Arlington, Virginia’s miles of exclusive neighborhoods, shopping centers, and office complexes neighbor… Read More
I’ve spoken at both women’s conferences and men’s conferences on behalf of Compassion International. The women sponsor more children than the men. More than four times more (as a percentage of total attendance.) I’d like to turn more men into child sponsors the next time I have the opportunity. So… Read More
Shaun Groves