When Does Helping Sometimes Hurt?
So what are some ways that as we think we’re doing justice, we might be convinced and get this warm, fuzzy glow inside that we’re helping when we’re actually hurting? We think we’re making the world a better place when we’re actually making people worse off. Let me give one concrete example of this: If…
Os Guinness on Faith, Politics, & Culture
Some years ago I had the privilege of hosting Os Guinness for three days here on the Impact 360 Institute campus. His topics were numerous—everything from The Call (his book our students read in preparation for his time with us) to globalization to leadership. He was one of the most gracious guests we’ve had on…
Vine and Branch
This seems to be a recurring theme recently, both inside the classroom and out. What with guest speakers, early morning devotions, and even now in independent reading on Spring Break, it just keeps coming up. I speak of the passage in John where he quotes Christ, “I am the true vine, and my Father is…
