the transforming value of lifelong learning

  • Teachers of Beautiful Things

    Do you remember a teacher (or teachers) who impacted you profoundly as you were growing up? To celebrate World Teachers’ Day on October 5, today’s post offers a tribute to dedicated educators around the globe and the vital role they play in so many lives, young and old. My upcoming book Legacy of the Linnenbrink…

  • My Favorite Books of 2023

    Lists are fun, aren’t they? Several of my fellow bloggers have recently shared their top reads of 2023, so I thought it was high time for my (more or less) annual list of favorite books too. Usually, it’s a challenge to choose just a few favs out of 100 (+/- again) books read over the…

  • 10 Favorite Places in Chile

    More than 35 years ago, we began our missionary career in the evergreen south of Chile. Now we’re experiencing our grand finale in the desert north. Every travel opportunity offers further education and additional story settings. Today I’m going to share my top 10 favorite places in Chile. Along with ministry, I intend never to…