Sunday, July 27, 2014

The World's Coolest Places

Nicholas Kristof, having seen many parts of the globe, writes about 6 of the world's coolest places and, I must admit, they do sound pretty cool!

www.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/opinion/sunday/nicholas-kristof-the-worlds-coolest-places.html?ref=opinion

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Parents of Rape Victim Demand Justice

The July 2 rape of a 6 year old girl at her school in India was only reported this week, but her parents are demanding justice be done.  More information in the following article:

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Compassion Exposure Trip to Ecuador

I had the privilege of heading down to Ecuador on a Compassion Exposure Trip from July 4 - 12.  It was an unbelievable experience and I want to blog more about it in the days to come, but today is just a brief shout-out to the reason, the person, I decided to go to Ecuador:  Evelyn, my sponsor child.

Really, she's not a child - she's 16 and actually finished the Compassion program last December.  Arrangements were made, as long as her family did not move from the area, so that I was still able to visit her.  And I especially wanted to blog about her today because today is her high school graduation!


Congratulations Evelyn and may God guide and direct you in this new phase of life!  I am so proud of you and am so thankful that I was able to meet you in person!

Monday, July 14, 2014

A Special Birthday Wish

Malala Yousafzai's 17th birthday was celebrated unlike many girls her age - but her life in general is unique.  She met with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to continue to shine a light on the kidnapping of 219 schoolgirls, who have yet to be released.  More details in the article:

www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/pakistani-teen-who-survived-taliban-attack-visits-nigeria-seeks-release-of-kidnapped-girls-267063791.html

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Spreading the Soccer Excitement

The World Cup might be over and many Germany fans are celebrating worldwide, but you have the opportunity to keep spreading the soccer excitement.  World Vision has a new item in their Gift Catalogue and it's only available until July 20th so you must act quickly:

"Give a regular size Fair trade soccer ball to put a smile on a child’s face overseas and receive a mini flag soccer ball. A meaningful way to celebrate the world cup! By giving a soccer ball, you’ll be providing countless hours of fun and encouraging future soccer stars. And as an added benefit, you’ll also be supporting fair trade businesses. A perfect gift for any soccer fan! While supplies last. Promo ends July 20 2014. Please note that only $40 of this gift is eligible for a tax receipt."

Soccer is so important to so many children around the world in developing countries, please consider supporting this unique opportunity to support play and also fair trade!

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Those Girls Haven't Been Brought Back

Nicholas Kristof continues to keep the focus on the more than 250 Nigerian girls still missing almost three months since they were kidnapped:

www.nytimes.com/2014/07/13/opinion/sunday/nicholas-kristof-those-girls-havent-been-brought-back.html?_r=0
ESSE QUAM VIDERI - to be, rather than to appear
"Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God."
~Robert W. Pierce