I am so excited to depart for Africa in just four days. There are two legs to this trip, the first starts July 5th when I depart D/FW airport for Uganda with Charles Loper, found of The Master Cares Foundation. I will be in the...

[caption id="attachment_10194" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Up in the mountains near Pastor Mateo’s home[/caption] For those who prayed for our group of four who journeyed to Mexico, we are grateful, your prayers were felt. It has been a privilege for me to accompany Derrick from Mosaic Church in Fort...

30 years ago today Carol and I were blessed with our first child. Ever year since, we have celebrated the day we first experienced Christina's sweet radiance. I'm sad that I am not at home, sitting with family, reminiscing over the many ways that Christina has blessed...

Waking up in Lisbon, Portugal this morning, I found myself in a very colorful little room; the chatter of voices from Pakistan, India and Portuguese echoing up from the streets four floors below. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I picked up my camera as I...

Our Airbnb in Annecy, France far exceeded our expectations. A historical property that dates back to the 16th century, its massive wooden doors separates this tranquil paradise from the crowds that frequent this beautiful area of canals that flow from Lake Annecy. The kindness and hospitality...

Topped by its old 12th century church, Bonnieux cascades down the hillside and offers a spectacular panoramic view across the fields, orchards, and vineyards of the Calavon River valley. Another mountain range, the Monts de Vaucluse, enclose the northern side of the valley; beyond that,...

Driving through Lacoste and Menerbes en-route to a day market in Bonnieux left no doubt as to why Picasso, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Renoir found such inspiration here. Carissa and I fell in love with the fields of red poppies that made it seem as...

Cassis is a South of France gem who's sharp cliffs tower over secluded coves, with water that is the most magnificent shades of emerald green. The cliffs of this mountain are the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Their highlight is the Great Head with its...