In just a little less than two months, I will be traveling with a team to Ivanovo, Russia, to work at a ministry center for older orphans--teenagers and young adults who have recently exited the Russian orphanage system. While orphans everywhere face innumerable challenges, orphans in Russia are especially vulnerable. Many find themselves lost in … Continue reading To Russia With Love
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Hungry is the new full
For something like the 7th or 8th time in as many years, I'll be participating today and tomorrow alongside youth & friends from my church in World Vision's 30-Hour Famine. From 7:00 this morning through 1:00 tomorrow afternoon, we're joining together in a period of fasting to raise money for World Vision's hunger and poverty … Continue reading Hungry is the new full
Let Justice Roll Like Water
From our Bard-in-Residence: Another Steve Peck original, "Amos." As in the prophet. Dig it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD_HIauklVI Steve will be part of a Johnny Cash Tribute this coming Saturday (Feb. 23) to benefit the Children's Home Society of WV at Sixpence Pub & Eatery in Parkersburg WV. Great music for a great cause. Learn more on the … Continue reading Let Justice Roll Like Water
Why would I wait till I die to come alive?
My old school chum Harry started an interesting conversation yesterday on his Facebook page where he posted this simple statement: “Heaven is more a journey than a destination.” For most of us, I suspect we generally conceive of Heaven as the destination. Life is the journey that takes us there. But the more I dwell … Continue reading Why would I wait till I die to come alive?
Throwback Thursday: Flyfishing With Jesus
As I continue to work on new content for The Awesomeness Conspiracy, I hope you'll enjoy another Throwback Thursday post from the archives. The following article, "Flyfishing with Jesus," was originally published June 11, 2008. As for me, I'm heading out for a little mid-winter Elk River therapy today. Enjoy, and have an awesome day! … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Flyfishing With Jesus