How to Transition to Family Based Care – A CAFO Report
Who invented the idea of a family? Well, family was God’s idea. Family is His ideal plan. Psalm 68 says, “God sets the lonely in families.” Jedd Medefined, President CAFO (Christian Alliance for Orphans) says, "There are countless reasons for this. It’s seen vividly...
The Sixth Sense: The Secret to Effective Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking
During a conflict, the parties involved usually lose perspective and become defensive, reactive, and self-centered. As humans, we are emotional beings. We are quick to react. Our five senses - seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching - become biased by our own...
Five traits of a person who cares
“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Teddy Roosevelt This is true in every relationship and circumstance in life. As humans, we are driven by self-interest. For example, we don't follow a leader because of the leader. No, we follow...
How does a sense of calling set your work apart?
I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine who is working on finishing high school. He is really passionate about becoming a cook. After high school, he plans to go to culinary school. His goal is to own a food truck and serve people great food. He doesn't yet...
What is the first principle of aid?
"The first principle of aid is respect" Ernesto Sirolli This is one of the most profound lessons I've learned in my adult life. In 2005, I founded an orphanage in Africa that has helped over a thousand kids to date. In my early days as a philanthropist, I was full of...
What kind of person are you?
The eyes of a discerning leader see three kinds of people. First, the overconfident This person thinks he knows more than he actually does. He may not be prideful, even though pride may motivate some of his actions. At other times, this person may be lacking in...
The Secret for Boosting Connection
Sometimes, when we see someone we love going through difficult situations, our first reaction is to try to "fix" the problem. We do this out of genuine love and sympathy; we care for them and want to help make the situation better. However, what ends up happening most...
What is negotiation?
Life is all about negotiation. We negotiate every day, from the time we wake up to when we go to bed. It is true to say that living is negotiating and that life is a series of negotiations. The people who are successful and happy in life are the people who have...
The Most Important 5 Seconds
Science shows that people determine what they think of you within the first 3-5 seconds of meeting you. They form their opinion based on you appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your body language, or the first things you say. Think about this in context to...
How to use your willpower to set yourself up for success
Willpower is often overrated and misused. Yet, it is a powerful gift that can help us effect change and set ourselves up for success if used appropriately. The key is using it effectively. In order to use willpower accurately, we need to answer this question: What...