On Helping the Poor: Book Recommendations
I often get asked by friends for book recommendations on helping the poor. There are many wonderful texts on this important topic, but here are a few of my favorites, all of which are very...
View ArticleNewt Gingrich vs. President Obama vs. Peter Greer
Self-congratulation sits on the throne of the political process. Apparently the social rules our parents instruct us to follow don’t apply for many aspirants of public office. When the spotlights...
View ArticleDinesh D’Souza Scandal and Finishing Well
Update, Oct 18: Dinesh D’Souza has resigned from his role as President at The King’s College according to Christianity Today. —————————- It’s the worst type of story. Yesterday, World Magazine...
View ArticleLinking Arms for Good
It was a first for me. I’ve led many trips to the Dominican Republic, but they’ve always been HOPE International trips. We’ve exposed our guests to the Dominican culture and introduced them to the...
View ArticleInspired by InterVarsity
“There are a lot of universities that would prefer to see us off-campus,” shared Alec Hill, president of InterVarsity USA. “But, we have a Lord to obey.” Peter and I have conducted a grueling number of...
View ArticleMy Employment Diary
I still don’t know why I answered my phone. I didn’t recognize the number, but took the risk and put my clunky Blackberry to my ear. Matthew introduced himself. He had recently sold his law firm and...
View ArticleWhen a Founder’s Mission Dies
(To protect confidentiality, I have changed the names in this story.) It started like many good things do: By accident. On a cold night, Donna and several members of her suburban church showed up at a...
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