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This is a recent article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Volunteering after Katrina changed their lives forever
Helping restore and rebuild after 2005 hurricane was transformational event
By CHRISTOPHER QUINN
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sunday, January 04, 2009
For almost a year, Jonathan Kidwell waited to volunteer in New Orleans.
He had watched TV reports as Hurricane Katrina pummeled the city during his [...]
In this article from the Washington Post online Ms.Uzodinma Iwela writes from an African’s perspective on the disdainful idea that the West wants to “Save Africa.” It is an important reminder to us who have a “heart for Africa” (as people say) that we are reminded that Africa is full of real people living daily [...]
Cross-Posted from Targuman.org.
We are back in England! We arrived yesterday morning at 8:40 am, 20 minutes early thanks to a 100 knot tail wind. After an hour or so in line for passport control and 40 minutes waiting for a very confused woman to finish her non-order (how do you come to a rental car [...]
This is a news alert that came from the World Vision Jerusalem office:
World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza
News Alert – 13 June, 2007
Is Gaza heading towards civil war?
By Wadi Razzouk – Communications Officer
More than 55 people have been killed and close to 200 have been wounded in the fiercest [...]
Are Americans becoming more “green” and world aware in general? I hope so. I think we’re seeing a change in our awareness of the impact for good or bad that we can have on other countries, particularly those in need of our help.
The One campaign weighed into the presidential campaign on Monday, June 11th, when [...]
Bono’s One campaign “to eradicate poverty” is so well organized and making strides through grassroots lobbying. If you are interested in seeing the federal budget for poverty issues expanded, sign up at one.org.
I just signed up to meet face to face with our Congressional reps who will be back in their districts in April. And… [...]
The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana gathered for their annual convention last weekend. I have attached Bishop Jenkins’ sermon which speaks candidly about the identity crisis of many in New Orleans since the storm. And, the renewed mission that has come out of tragedy.
One of the sections that stood out to me was Bishop Jenkins’ [...]
The Bundles of Hope program is a great way to help folks who are still affected by Katrina and her aftermath. I am once again helping out the Communications office of EDOLA (by LOOOOOONG distance) and this is very important to us. If you can help, please check out this link.
Bishop Charles Jenkins and the [...]
Jim Wallis and Richard Land have teamed with other people of faith to encourage Bush to push harder in Sudan. I signed this form and emailed it to the White House yesterday. You can sign it, too: http://go.sojo.net/campaign/evangelicalsfordarfur.
This is the new blog for those interested in my novel, The Unlikely Missionary, and those interested in issues of concern to women, writing, Africa, dark chocolate, Bono, and the continually fascinating breakdown of the Episcopal Church.
I’ve just finished Tony Hendra’s “Father Joe” which was really outstanding. One scene really stuck with me, partly because [...]
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