New Youth Center Planned at Shepherd Hood Ministries

  It is still a dream but now there are Angels in the architecture for this Youth Center in Mwingi Kenya. Pastor Simon Muvengei and Orchid are committed to get the funding necessary to build a facility like the one pictured and deliver a much needed brick and mortar sanctuary for the youth of this […]

The Gift that keeps on giving….

One of my favorite movies is called Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase.   In this holiday hit, a very dysfuncational family attempts to host the “perfect” Christmas, only to have all of the plans fall part and mayhem almost ruin this joyous celebration.  Near the end of the movie, the main character, Clark Griswold is […]

Putting the Pieces Back Together Again

  I am a new parent with two young boys.  They are just now enjoying books and nursery rhymes and the other day I read to them the classic “Humpty Dumpty”.  For those of you unfamiliar with the children’s poem, it reads as follows: Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great […]

Now that’s Different….

How often do you wake up in the morning with a burning desire to make a difference? It’s a question I ask in all sincerity and realize of course that our initial humble response might be “no; not really”. I’m willing to bet however that our conscious response isn’t portraying an accurate cogitation. My guess […]

Why You Matter

  You matter because where once there was nothing now there are walls, a roof and electricity You matter because with you Miracles happen. You matter because you cared enough to Be A Transformation. You matter because you answered the call to to help a community Bloom. And at the end of 2012 You and […]

A Flood of Hope in the Sacred Valley

  A message from the Sacred Valley on the accomplishments already being made: Dear Friends, First, once again my gratitude to PATH OF THE HEART (www.pathoftheheart.org) and to all of you for letting me being part of this magnificent opportunity to share the needs to the families who were affected by the flooding in Ollantaytambo’s […]

Are You a Beautiful Dreamer or a Philanthropist?

  If you have ever asked yourself “If I could transform the world for good how would I?” then you are a beautiful dreamer. If you have ever volunteered, offered your expertise, your wealth, or your prayers, to impart and impact a social benefit for transformative change then you are a Philanthropist. If you are […]