God’s Road
An old Irish proverb states, “It is a long road that has no turning.” I am not a huge fan of most Irish proverbs since they often have to do with drinking, but this one embodies a truth we have...
The Secret of Being a Good Dad
As men, we make decisions every day that affect our family’s wellbeing. Child rearing can be a daunting task. Balancing work with family, romance, and support of the kid’s various events without borrowing time from another day is a...
The Person My Dog Thinks I Am
We’ve all heard the saying, “God, help me be the person my dog thinks I am,” and immediately identified with it. If you have a dog, you know it’s true. No matter what, they love to be near us,...
How Do We Make A Difference?
As I sit in this airport on the way home, I can’t help but ask the question: If the simple life in America means we live with less—what does it mean for them? Living with less where we have been for...
What To Do About Africa
As we left Sudan, our hearts were heavy—not for us, but for the people, for the friends we’d made–the friends we were leaving. Living there even for a week had been harsh and extremely difficult, but we left families...
When Life Gives Us More Than We Can Handle
“There’s light at the end of the tunnel.” I’d heard it over and over from many of my friends. I thought about that as I sat quietly in my car without turning the key. I’d learned in recent months that...
Husbands Love Your Wives — Really Love Them
In the process of understanding our relationship with our wives, what is the most important factor? Do we try our best to measure up to what we perceive as their expectations for us, or are we supposed to relate...
Thirteen Months — A Story of Passion and Undying Love
Since the success of my book, The Ghost of Africa, many have asked about other books I’ve written. Thirteen Months is one that is dear to my heart. During our marriage Gwen and I learned many things about each other....
Sudan’s Battleground and Warlords
South Sudan’s battleground continues to claim casualties among women and children as well as the men. Friends whom I love dearly are missing. Some have fled to other countries, but I fear the worst for many. I had been...
The Ghost of Africa — Why Does Paul Care?
Our lives are filled with trials and challenging situations. Some of those experiences are wonderful and joyful times, filled with laughter and void of tomorrow’s cares. We experience days when we jump for joy and days we can’t get...