by marshal | Nov 24, 2004 | Competence, Lessons Learned, Stewardship
During the communist era in central and Eastern Europe, work was of great importance. Quality and efficiency, however, were often overlooked, and consume interests ignored. Even with much effort and work, the product was, at times, unsatisfactory. Applying this to my...
by marshal | Nov 17, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Positive Humor
Laughter resonated throughout the room. Here I was in Kazakhstan at a medical conference belly laughing with doctors from all over Central Asia on "talent night." Great musical talent predominated but the most fun came from playful merriment. I enjoyed and...
by marshal | Nov 10, 2004 | Confession, Integrity, Lessons Learned, Truth
"Why did you do that?" I immediately felt defensive and ready for "battle". At times, I would prefer to defend a wrong decision than admit to a mistake. To what extent would I go to preserve my self-esteem? I hope not far. But to be honest, at...
by marshal | Nov 3, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Purity
His sweatshirt brought a smile to my face — "Rutgers University" emblazoned on the front. This young Kazakhstani university student who was a follower of Jesus had never ventured outside Kazakhstan yet somehow found a sweatshirt from a university near...
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