John Fischer "Catch of the Day" Daily Devotionals

Thoughtful, Faith-full, creative, human. Recommended.

Good Man Gone to Glory

Wilbur Lieu Montgomery
September 10, 1919 - October 13, 2007

A gentle and uncomplicated man, Uncle Wilbur blessed the lives of all who knew him. May his name be remembered and honored for his faithful life.

See also Uncle Wilbur Tells a Story

Hausa Worship Music from Nigeria

YouTube - Na Ba ka - Jeremiah Gyang

I first heard his work 3 years ago. I love his music.

Princess Lara Brooks Sutcliffe

and entourage.

Chris & Helene Family Portrait

Zeb, Helene, Eli, Chris, Joel

At the approach of the end of earthlife the boundary between time and eternity grows thin, and beautiful spirits become luminous, charged with light by faith, grief and love.

Update: Helene entered heaven on Sunday, July 29, 2007, 3:15am West African Time.

Lara Brooks Sutcliffe is here!

Born 15th July 2007
At British Standard Time (BST) 9:14am
[ = 3:14am Chicago time (CDT)]
Weighing 8lb 11oz
Bedford, England.

Photos here: sputniks

Update: Chicago time correction thanks to Uncle Andy

Grace

U2 on YouTube

When she goes to work you can hear the strings.

When Jon asked the big question ...

... Sus said, Yes.

Kailey's gonna get a Daddy in January.

How to Change the World interview

Ten (or so) Questions with Richard Stearns, President of World Vision, from Guy Kawasaki

A few quotes stand out:

It has turned out to be the greatest privilege of my life to serve the poorest of the poor in Christ's name.

Today, we live in a world that tolerates extreme poverty much like racism was tolerated fifty-plus years ago. We can all become people determined to do something to change the world.

... less than two percent of private charitable giving goes to international causes.

If it could be said of us that we gave the poor a voice, that we provoked the rich and the powerful to action and that we gave hope to people trapped in hopelessness, I would be deeply gratified.

Thank you, Bob Webber

Bob Webber married Carol and I in 1970. He was a deeply important source of encouragement and guidance to me during the emerging years of my adult faith. His impact on my life was more personal than theological, but it was profound.

I am sad at his passing, and I am very thankful for this man. God grant us the grace to carry on his spirit.

These articles describe some of his significance in the larger world:

Robert Webber: Thank you and We'll Miss You

Robert E. Webber, Theologian of 'Ancient-Future' Faith, Dies at 73

Genius takes many forms ...

The Art of Showing Pure Incompetence at an Unwanted Task

Teachers in Mission

Sahel Academy in Niamey needs you! Or maybe someone you know!

Understand where Internet technology is going in less than 5 minutes

Turtle Interactive - Innovative web sites, blogs and web applications

Update: better direct link here.

Book: More Ready Than You Realize

I'm reading this book by Brian McLaren, and I like it a lot.

Amazon.com

Science, Measurement, the Universe of Size

Nikon | Universcale

Jesus and Your Job

Maybe there's more for us to learn.

Galmi Hospital

In our past, and the signs are that God has it in our future.

Here's an overview.

Our Nephew goes public

On February 18, Jason made his Christian teaching debut. Here's the evidence: The Running Father It's worth a hearing.

We're all really proud of him.

Friday is for Friends

Scot McKnight

A Whirlwind Week in Niger

Connectivity was not good last week and the schedule was so packed that I got nothing posted then. I've been swamped since I've been home, so nothing yet. I will try now.

I was invited to join a team going to Niamey from CURE International to begin the process of building a small pediatric orthopedic surgical training hospital there. The goals for the week were to enlarge and strengthen CURE's network of contacts there in government, medicine and the faith community, advance the process of CURE's recognition by the government as an NGO, try to locate land, and interview candidates to serve as a temporary part-time agent there. We made great progress on all fronts.

In the process I met many, many new friends, including these young ladies:



They need the kind of help that CURE provides:



There are many more like them. May the hospital be up and running quickly!

G A P M I N D E R

G A P M I N D E R is hands-down the coolest and easiest to use free global data visualization tool I have ever seen. Incredible.

Inspiring Writing on Writing

Earl Creps cited in Emergesque

Reflections on Compassion: Locusts, Blood, and Oil

See the full article here: SIM Magazine

I found this note especially helpful:

"To aid in clear thinking, we need to distinguish between the entrepreneurial poor and the poorest of the poor.

"The entrepreneurial poor are those who can be given the proverbial fishnet and taught to fish. Ministries such as vocational training, literacy, or income generation provide tools and knowledge that help free the entrepreneurial poor from cycles of poverty. Restoring dignity for them is visible, sustainable, and often measurable.

"On the other hand, the poorest of the poor—famine victims, the ill, orphans, etc.—simply and urgently need “fish.” In these cases, compassion is no less a partnership in dignity restoration. Sometimes the most profound and dignifying act of a human in pain is simply to accept—an enormous statement of hope."

Is Too Much God Bad for You?

Dave Schmelser, Greater Boston Vineyard, October 2006

Wonderful Niger Photographs

Joni Byker - Photo Gallery

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