Life first aid Oftentimes things like worry, anxiety, guilt, shame, and stress can be eliminated or at least alleviated by just simply changing perspective and creating some clarity. Sometimes this can even be accomplished in as little as a 5-minute conversation. It is important to have someone in our lives who can provide this life […]
Young people cracking the code
Young people cracking the code On Wednesday, we drove around Buka Island to the village of Kesa where the YWAM (youth with a mission) medical ship, Liberty, was anchored. I saw something there that absolutely filled my heart with joy. I saw a bunch of young people (18 to mid-twenties) and some older people too […]
Seeds of corruption
Seeds of corruption They say that power can corrupt. They also say that money can corrupt. However, on the other end of the scale, poverty can corrupt too. There are many forces and circumstances that can lead to corruption, that can have good people behave in ways that are not good. Webster 1828 defines corrupt […]
The impact we have on others ~ unconsciously offensive
The impact we have on others ~ unconsciously offensive I had an overnight flight last night from Manila to Port Moresby. The guy sitting in front of me seemed to need to readjust himself about every 5 minutes. And, he seemed intent on doing it in the most forceful way possible. It was like he […]
Touching their hearts
Touching their hearts Yesterday was the Nurse Force Global mission to Indulang in Talakag in Bukidnon. We saw over 220 families. Some treatments were provided, some recommendations were made, some medicines were dispensed, and everyone got fed. And then there will be future follow up on what was started yesterday. So, some people who needed […]
A World of Need
Non-attachment to the results
Non-Attachment to the Results Yesterday Kendrick and I drove for about 45 minutes to talk to the mayor of Talakag, Bukidnon about the upcoming Nurse Force Global event and to get his official blessing. Although we had been told that he’d be there anytime before noon, he wasn’t, and so we ended up waiting for […]
Celebrating Wins Makes Us Winners
Celebrating Wins Makes Us Winners It is so valuable and so nourishing to celebrate our wins. It brings up our energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment of life. And when we don’t celebrate, we are taking ourselves for granted – which hurts. Celebrate your wins. Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose […]