BLOG

You have to really wonder if this blog thing is a good idea. It sure doesn't seem like I have much to offer right now in regards to poverty.

BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS

I know that there are some people who want a change right now, but to do it right, for the long haul, it really seems like the process is going to take a little while, but that is ok. It's not like somebody is going to solve poverty before we get a chance.

KID CITY

The career began today, I think. And it seems like a good move. It is easy, or so it seems, and it gives me time to still do some stuff at home. So far so good, and it teaches me to be selfless.

MEETING ON SUNDAY

I am a guy who lives for the conclusion of events, tasks and goals. So while it has been really fun putting this vision together, that we have almost finished the task is quite an accomplishment. What seems a little daunting is that on Monday, it is time to go to work.

MOTIVATION

When God wants us to do stuff, it just feels right. For some reason, in hanging out with Freddy today, I really felt like it was time to compare organizations and bammo, it's all done now. All in God's time.

WHERE ARE THE CHURCHES?

I just got done looking at my database of Churches trying to find one that is doing the best job of international ministry. I am biased in thinking that we are on the verge of something really special here. Sure, I realize that I know nothing about this stuff, but it seems to make sense logically. Partner with somebody who knows what they are doing and support their organization with money, resources and publicity. Then use their organization to help people at your home church "find their way back to God". What am I missing?

POVERTY MEETING

It is so hard! We have a great plan, but it is just not fine-tuned yet. But it is really exciting to think of the possibilities of what could happen if we just keep moving forward and keep relying on God. If anybody is reading this, we have a plan in place that is strategically sound in resolving poverty. We'll stay the course, but rest assured, we are in good shape.

BAPTISM

Today was my first baptism and it was fun! Unlike the other major events, baptism is one you can have a little fun with. Jokes are ok, and especially when it is in a house, you can be a little less formal. It was a good time!

THE STATS

We got a new one today. The number of Churches is the same as the number of orphans...go figure.

POVERTY STATS

There are 2.2 billion people living in poverty, which means there are about twice as many who are not living in poverty. If every other person in the world took care of one person, poverty gone! Which are you, the one helping or the "every other one"?

EATING

Every day is a struggle to eat. We struggle in America to turn down food that is bad for us, trying to stay in shape and not put on unwanted pounds. Others living in poverty struggle each day to find healthy food to nourish their bodies. We both have a problem with healthy food, either finding it or limiting ourselves to it. It is amazing what our mind can do to our eating habits.