Tonight we had dinner with my friend Steve. Steve lives in Kenya, near Nairobi. I met Steve in 2007 during my first trip to Kenya. Steve is the son of a Pastor, and a Pastor himself, at a church in Mathare Valley Slum - the oldest slum in East Africa. Steve is also the Assistant Director of Sanctuary of Hope, a ministry through Hope's Promise. Steve, and his family, have become dear friends to me throughout the years. God's grace has enabled us to be connected through technology and every so often we get to have true face time. :) Steve has been in the States for the past 3 weeks doing some work with Hope's Promise and my old church, the church Mathare Worship Centre is still connected to. At dinner tonight I took the opportunity to ask Steve some questions, to hear from his perspective and heart about some things. Who better to ask than one who was born, grew up, and lives in the country? Who better to ask than one who has true observations about things and not just ones that aren't meant for "good behavior"? I appreciate Steve's diplomacy with me and his honesty with me about what we discussed. I appreciate, and am grateful, for these friends I have that help me to have an expanded worldview.
The Feast of Firstfruits & Easter Go for Broke Day If it scares you this is the day to go for it no matter what. One Day Without Shoes Day Today is to raise global awareness for children’s health and education. Why shoes? Because shoes help protect from bacteria in the dirt, rusty nails, dirty needles and shoes enable feet to withstand the long distances most children in developing countries need to walk to get to school. Join TOMS One for One There is plenty of criticism out there for TOMS and its short term solutions. Critics don't even buy the "at least they are doing something" statement. However, you have to start somewhere. And every bit of awareness helps something go from short term to long term. We all have a part to play. Read a Road Map Day One of the many reasons I would stink at The Amazing Race is because I never did learn how to read a road map well. I remember doing worksheets and class lessons on maps and I was able to skate by to pa
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