Somewhere along the way, many nonprofits drifted from the very people they aim to serve. They began prioritizing what looks impressive over what actually makes a difference. Photo ops and social media posts have replaced something far more essential: listening . And when listening is lost, the work becomes hollow, busy, visible, but no longer rooted in community. Before we plan, before we launch, before we celebrate, we must pause and ask a simple question: Have we heard from

"What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?" (Psalms 8:4, NIV). I have often asked God, "Why are...

My family line is filled with so many stories that it's hard to distinguish fact from fiction. There was no shortage of stories I heard through the grapevine. There is no doubt that this is true in every family. Some stories are more intriguing depending on the ancestor that told the story, and some seem so outlandish that you had to listen with a Berean mindset to "see if those things are true." The griot grapevine in our family is a long, winding, and ever-changing thread w

It is in the stillness of my mind that I encounter the ghosts of my past. It may be that everything is going well, and then suddenly, a...