The Beaufort Gazette published an article about adoption in today's paper....click on the links to read.
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/lifestyles/lifetimes/story/616742.html
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/lifestyles/lifetimes/story/616744.html
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Article
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Video from Orphan's Ticket Home Event
This is my first attempt at making a video....the quote should be on the last slide but for some reason it is not....enjoy:)
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Friday, November 14, 2008
LIVING A FAITH THAT BLEEDS
I'm in the process of reading REd Letters by Tom Davis. It is a powerful book that leaves me a bit overwhelmed yet energized to keep my focus on the millions of orphans worldwide, specifically in Africa. In the book, Tom discusses living a faith that bleeds...he asks "what if all Christians lived the REd letter words in the bible - Jesus' words." "Learning to live a faith that is so real, it bleeds Jesus."
If every Christian did this, what a different world we would live in. Millions of orphans would have a chance in this world, a chance to having a family and a loving home. I know i've been sitting in my chair far to long, focused on myself and the needs of my family alone. I pray the rest of my life will be focused more on how my family can help others - especially those who currently don't have a voice or hope for a future. Jesus said "when you give to the least of these, you give to me".
If you are looking for a book to spur you on in life - to live the life Christ calls us to live then please read this book.
S
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Click here to learn more about an Orphan's Ticket Home.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
An Orphan's Ticket Home
The event last Saturday was a huge success. The evening raised $14K!!! We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Beaufort community to support this cause. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out with the evening. I will post pictures soon.
The Beaufort Gazette is going to run an article about the event in the Sunday paper...make sure to check it out!
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A Message of Hope
A Special Message from FamilyLife, Focus on the Family & Shaohannah's Hope
A special message from FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, and Shaohannah's HopeThe Orphan Crisis130 million orphans...It's a huge number. If you allow yourself to grapple with it, you may become saddened, angry, or numb. You may find yourself wanting to do something but unsure of how you can address a problem so overwhelming. There's good news. Orphans have been on God's heart since the beginning. Our Heavenly Father has not only demonstrated His love for the fatherless, but He has also made it clear that His people are to share in His concern as well. For the third straight year, FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, Shaohannah's Hope, and others are joining voices to share the good news that God has a plan for the more than 130 million orphans living in our world... and His plan is you. What You Can DoTake a few minutes today and pray for these little ones that God loves so dearly. Pray also that you will be open to God's leading. Now visit CryOfTheOrphan.org and click on Get Involved to receive a personalized list of resources and ways to help based on your interests. Become a part of God's plan for the orphan today. Be sure to tune in to a week of very special radio broadcasts on Focus on the Family and FamilyLife the week of November 17-21. Join the millions of believers whose lives have been transformed by caring for the least of these...
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