Monthly Archives: February 2018

Develop an eagle eye for wonder

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jim Killam

Near the northern Illinois farm where I grew up and where my parents still live stands a bald eagles’ nest. It’s about 100 yards back from the road, atop a tall oak tree overlooking the Piscasaw Creek. Miles of cornfields … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Pictures

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Jim Killam

   

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Common themes reduce cultural distance

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Jim Killam

Effective stories can result from simply spotting familiar themes in unfamiliar cultures. For a Seed Company-engaged project in Guatemala, Bible translators provided quick, personal stories about Scripture-related conversations with friends. Here’s one: One day, Jakalteko translator Josefa was talking with … Continue reading →

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