What Kind of Difference Do I Want to Make?
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall Me and Jane Goodall in Uganda circa 2006. When I was in high school, I went to Uganda on my first missions trip. While I was at the briefing at the front end of the trip I happened to be in the right place at the right time and got to ride on an elevator with Jane Goodall. As an aspiring conservationist, it was a dream come true. Since then, I've followed her work and learned a lot from what she's offered the world through her thoughts on conservation and environmental education. The quote above has been somewhat motivating to me when I think about things I am doing in life. We all make a difference and sometimes I need to be more aware of what kind of difference I am making. Am I listening to the Lord? Am I caring for others well? Am I honoring my gifts? As a TCK, I have seen a lot. I've been a lot of places. I've gotten to do a lo