What is “Good”? The Attributes of GOOD
We all talk about loving what is good, being good, and doing good. We all know that good is the only thing that can change the world. But I've asked many people how to define good and they struggle with giving a good definition of Good. As one who enjoys learning...
Are Your Good Intentions Leading to Harm?
Dr. Miriam Adeney, an anthropologist, missiologist, author, and associate professor of World Christian Studies at Seattle Pacific University, recounted the following story that an African Christian friend told her. “Let me tell you a story about Americans,” an African...
Four Dimensions of Health
In this post, by Dr. Acha, he shares with us about the four dimensions of health that are often referred to in best practices, research, many Servants University courses, and well-know poverty alleviation book When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert....
5 Rules of Success
Former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a moving talk on his 5 rules of success. Below, I share them with you and encourage you to watch the video. Find your vision, and follow it. Never ever think small. Think Big. Ignore the naysayers. Work your ass...
Anchoring bias and your life
Mr. Smith is a 70-year old man who was admitted from the emergency department with nausea and vomiting after receiving chemotherapy two days earlier. At the time of admission, he was diagnosed with dehydration and acute kidney injury. Over the next 3 days, his...
How to Evaluate and Promote Talent
In the following video, renown business leader, Jack Welch discusses how to manage performance, promote or fire people. Pearls from the video "First, you have to have a mission and a purpose. Where are you going? People have to have a purpose. A mission and purpose...
7 Fundamental Human Needs
In the 1940's Abraham Maslow proposed a theory in psychology called The Hierarchy of Needs. In this theory, Maslow argued that every person has inherent human needs that must be met in order for a well-rounded, psychologically healthy individual. The more you work...
Why Vulnerability is Important
Regardless of the situation or relationship you're encountering, vulnerability is key to connecting and communicating. It is especially important when dealing with children who have come from a hard background; who are emotionally damaged and scarred. In this post,...
How to Approach God in Prayer
In this video by Dr. Kenneth Acha, learn how we can pray to God by approaching Him in a way that will help us get results. You can teach these principles to the orphans you work with or in your own personal life.
Generous Thinking will Make Your Life so Much Better
Generous thinking assumes the best about people Generous thinking and my specialist consultant Recently, I consulted a specialist to see one of my hospitalized patients. I was hoping to get her recommendation the same day I consulted her. Two days later, I hadn't...