Two Great Thanksgiving Ideas

Two Great Thanksgiving Ideas

by | Nov 20, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

If you haven’t made your Thanksgiving plans yet, let me give you a great idea to try with your family and friends: Thanksgiving Brunch! A few years ago, the Mrs. and I started hosting friends and family at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving for coffee, ham, and eggs, and I love...
We Heal More Than We Know

We Heal More Than We Know

by | Nov 14, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

Last month, we welcomed an exceptional team of doctors to Uganda from Trinity Health Michigan. They came not for comfort, but to serve. For close to three weeks, they worked side by side with our local health teams at St. Stephen’s Hospital and Kasangati Community...
The Wind Beneath Our Wings

The Wind Beneath Our Wings

by | Oct 31, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

Today I am finishing my seventh year at International Samaritan. This has been the best seven years of my life; no other stretch comes close. Every day I get to work with teams in eight nations made up of some of the most talented, thoughtful, and giving people I have...
By the Grace of God

By the Grace of God

by | Oct 24, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

Earlier this month, we welcomed students and teachers from Regis Jesuit High School, located in Denver, Colorado, to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The group was greeted with great love and joy by the scholarship program families, team, and community. Meeting in person was...

What We Share

by | Oct 17, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

For my Good Samaritan, Charlene, volunteering is not just a duty; it is a passion. She finds joy in giving, and that joy is contagious.  Charlene distributes food packages to Samaritan Scholars, helping to ensure families have enough to eat during difficult seasons....
When Dreams and Art Collide

When Dreams and Art Collide

by | Oct 9, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

For César, art isn’t just a talent; it’s a refuge. As he studies and plans for a life out of poverty, painting allows him to release emotions, heal, and transform ideas into something visible.  César discovered his passion for art at a very young age....
Works of Beauty and Hope

Works of Beauty and Hope

by | Oct 3, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

Lorena is one of the artists featured in the Shine A Light: Artist Showcase & Auction. Her story showcases her talent and creative resilience. Lorena was just a young teen when she first started picking through trash in the municipal landfill, near San Pedro Sula,...
When Art Builds Friendship

When Art Builds Friendship

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

Friendships in every school often begin in small, unexpected ways. For some, connections spark on the football field, while for others, they arise from shared experiences, like tackling challenging homework. For Beki and Zola, two of our Samaritan Scholars in...
Don’t Grow Weary

Don’t Grow Weary

by | Sep 12, 2025 | Weekend Reflections

“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”  I’m writing this morning to encourage the Body of Christ to not lose heart in doing good. Over the last three weeks, I had the distinct honor of visiting the...