... our best resource may already be in place. Many orphanages around the world hire loving caregivers to become “mamas” for these children. They provide the children food, shelter, school, and often even share the love of Christ with them. I've spent time with some of these men and women. And they are AMAZING! As wonderful as they are, most of them are not equipped to help the children with what may be their most serious issue: Trauma. This may be tough to hear, but it’s important … [Read more...] about If we want to help orphans …
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Can We Make a Difference?
The issue of vulnerable children is a huge one, an overwhelming one. There are somewhere in the neighborhood of 153 million orphans in the world. 17.9 million of them have lost both of their parents and are on the streets or in orphanages. This is the Michigan Wolverine stadium. It hold 109,901 people. Line up 163 stadiums full of orphans, and you have a picture of the world's most vulnerable children. As much as I’d like to think that we could bring all these children into families, … [Read more...] about Can We Make a Difference?
Discovering Purpose Through Pain
Has pain revealed purpose? Often, this is how it works. You are walking a hard road. And on the journey, you learn to depend deeply on God. You quiet yourself to hear his voice. And he draws so very near. He gives you treasures hidden in darkness. Things that were once so important no longer matter to you. Pain has cut away the excess. You understand purpose. As you come to the end of this hard road, you know that transformation has happened. In beholding the glory of the Lord in the midst … [Read more...] about Discovering Purpose Through Pain
When Your Identity is Assaulted
For two years, Jerusalem lay under siege. No food, supplies, or medicine. Two years of siege led to starvation. And desperation. The hands of compassionate women have boiled their own children; they became their food during the destruction of the daughter of my people. Lamentations 4:10 Fingers of famine and fear snaked into every nook as the noose tightened around Jerusalem. And finally, one night the Chaldeans broke through the Northern wall. The king fled and the Chaldeans set fire to the … [Read more...] about When Your Identity is Assaulted
Snowmaggedon 2015?
Snowmageddon 2015 is barreling down on NC. Last year, about this time. This is what we were facing. And now, in anticipation of sure destruction, we North Carolinians are determined that under no circumstances will we run out of milk. We're not worried at all about orange juice. But the thought of running out of milk has driven us to buy every last gallon in the state. Snowmageddon without milk is absolutely unthinkable. The flakes are starting to fall. And I know you folks in New … [Read more...] about Snowmaggedon 2015?
Want to Make a Difference?
We all do, right? We want to know that our lives count, have meaning. Knowing God Ministries is hosting a conference on March 7th that is designed to help us make a difference in our generation, starting right now. My friends, Tara Furman and Amy Carroll are the keynote speakers. And then there are a whole slew of us leading breakout sessions. On Friday night, my church is hosting a little pre-conference. I'll be speaking and would love for you to join us. If you'd like more information, … [Read more...] about Want to Make a Difference?