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January ended on a high note after an  incredible weekend at the Mount Hermon Conference Center with the women of Peninsula Bible Church Cupertino. Not only was the weekend an unexpected coming-full-circle for me (I have vivid memories of sitting … Continue reading →

In 2012, Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani school girl and activist for education for girls was gunned down by the Taliban in an attempt to silence her for good. Instead, they gave her voice a global audience and drew people … Continue reading →

Haddon Robinson, Alice Mathews, Mart De Haan I’ve had plenty of interviews with interesting/interested people. It is always an honor when someone wants to know about your work and help you get your message out to others. But to be … Continue reading →

Frank and I were in the air somewhere over Central Florida last Friday when Nicholas Kristof (NYTimes journalist) was hosting the Google Hangout on #humantrafficking. Needless to say, I was frustrated to miss it. My frustration ended when I realized … Continue reading →

Friday, January 10, 1pm/ET, Half the Sky Movement is hosting a Google Hangout on #humantrafficking with a stellar linepup of panelists including: NewYorkTimes columnist and Half the Sky co-author Nicholas Kristof Gary Haugen, President, International Justice Mission,  Benjamin Skinner, Tau … Continue reading →

This Pantene ad is causing quite a stir by exposing the problem of gender labels in a brief one-minute video that has gone viral. So far over 20 million views and counting. Clearly the ad’s message hits a nerve. There’s … Continue reading →

Bartolome Esteban Murillo, c.1650 This year’s search for the “Sexiest Man Alive” catapulted singer-songwriter Adam Levine to the cover of People Magazine. Online ads for the issue tantalized readers with a photo line-up of shirtless runner-up candidates with 6-packs on … Continue reading →

The Bethlehem story began centuries before the travel-weary couple from Nazareth arrived and the young wife delivered her first child. The road to Bethlehem is well traveled. Others who have made that journey belong on Christmas cards too—right alongside the … Continue reading →

It isn’t a good idea. I know that. And doctors frown on it. But I did it anyway. I diagnosed myself. I won’t bore you with the symptoms, but I’m suffering from Red Sox withdrawal. Yankee fans will not understand, … Continue reading →