an absolute must read… especially in light of Advent Conspiracy and giving to the least of these this CHRISTmas. This morning, our family read the story again. Why, after dozen of readings, does this story still make me cry? This story was the catalyst to our giving proceeds from A Child’s Geography to World Vision… if you only read one thing on the internet today, make it this story.
- The First step is awareness: Lynn Hybels on the situation in Congo
- Are you Busy?: by C.J Mahaney “The sluggard can be busy—busy neglecting the most important work, and busy knocking out a to-do list filled with tasks of secondary importance.” I am looking forward to following this series at the Sovereign Grace Blog. (HT: Challies)
- Take Virtual Tour of Ancient Rome with Google Earth: “For the first time, Google has published a 3D model of an ancient city as a layer viewable in Google Earth… The layer contains more than 6700 3D building models. You can learn more about some of the buildings by clicking on more than 250 placemarks on many of the key sites.”
- Rethinking Christmas? “Rethinking Christmas is not an easy venture for anyone. It requires us to try new things and push outside our comfort zone. We need a community of ideas and wisdom.” Check out the community for great Christmas gift ideas that let you spend less and give more.
- Setting Prayer at the Center of your Life: my home page online, Scripture to pray morning, midday and vesper prayers.
