Archive for the ‘Worth Reading’ Category
What Matters Most…
December 14th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in » Christian Living, Worth Reading
“Happy Holidays!”
What’s going through your mind, Christian? It’s okay… you can admit it…
“It’s CHRISTMAS you moron!”
Yep. I thought so.
Maybe you’ve been offended by the greeting. Maybe you’ve even verbalized it to the well-meaning (but misguided) person who thought they’d pleasantly wished you well this season. Maybe you’ve even decided you’re not shopping anywhere that “Christmas” is not well, um… spoken?
Yeah. We Christians can be such kill-joys during the “Holiday” season.
The point of this post? You probably know where I’m going, but you won’t find the rest here… it’s over at Todd Littleton’s place (he’s shared some good stuff).
Anyway, check out Todd’s thoughts on the never-ending war over “Christmas”: “What if Retailers Rated Christians?”
Oh, and prepare for a nice load of conviction.
Compassion International… Up Close and Personal.
April 28th, 2009 | 3 Comments | Posted in » God at Work, Worth Reading
Right now, a group of bloggers are in India visiting with children whose lives are being changed by Compasssion International. The purpose, of course, is to give these bloggers the opportunity to share with the world the story of what this incredible organization is doing worldwide to rescue children from poverty… giving them both hope for tomorrow and hope for eternity through Jesus Christ.
Anne Jackson is one such blogger, and today she shared about her encounter with a beautiful little girl named Lakshmi.
You’ve gotta read it.
You see, Anne’s touching moment with Lakshmi today cuts straight to the heart of what Compassion International is all about. Beautiful kids that, without help from people like you and me, have little to no hope for tomorrow. Their hopes and dreams stand little chance against the ravages of poverty.
Won’t you change a child’s life today?
Faith in the Skipper
March 30th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in » In the News..., Worth Reading
It’s widely known that Trey Hillman, manager of the Kansas City Royals, is a devout Christian. Given his position, we know a lot about his life as manager of the Royals… but his faith is something of which the media rarely gives us a glimpse.
This morning, that’s changed. I love stories like this one, entitled “Faith in the Skipper”.
Check it out when you get a chance.
Two Missed Free Throws…
February 17th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in » In the News..., Worth Reading
I could tell a lot of stories about two missed free throws in a basketball game, but this one on ESPN is far better than anything I could share.
Check it out.
Arizona Cardinals… Super Bowl Bound!
January 18th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in » In the News..., Worth Reading
If there has been one constant in the NFL over the years, it’s been that the Cardinals would stink. Today… they’re Super Bowl bound.
Yes, the Arizona Cardinals are headed to the Super Bowl.
Unbelievable.
I couldn’t be happier for them, though… with a QB like Kurt Warner, how can you NOT pull for these guys? Just check out this article and tell me you won’t be rooting for him…
Poverty, First-Hand…
January 8th, 2009 | 3 Comments | Posted in » Worth Reading
We all know that disease, hunger, and poverty are prevalent conditions in our world. We know it’s bad, and we know that people are suffering.
But we don’t REALLY have a grasp on it, do we?
Today you have a chance to get a better understanding. I guarantee you that this blog post will make these issues strikingly real to you. Be forewarned… while no pictures are shared, the descriptions given in the post are a bit graphic.
Puts everything in perspective, doesn’t it?
(HT: Anne Jackson)
Javier’s Christmas Wish
December 24th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in » In the News..., Worth Reading
ESPN has been a treasure trove of touching stories the past couple days.
Here’s another one, where Don Barone shares his experience in taking a 12-year-old boy named Javier fishing: “Christmas for Javier”.
Now most of us have a wish-list for Christmas… we want a new gadget, some new clothes, maybe some tools or toys of some sort. Our lists are shallow and short-sighted in light of Javi’s Christmas wish.
Why?
All he wants for Christmas is a family.
You’ll want to read this story. Check it out here.