HourChallenge

On the surface, writing a letter to your representative can seem like a meaningless act. You may be skeptical that doing so would make any difference at all. In reality, writing a letter to your congressman or senator is easy and the impact it can make is much greater than you would think. OK, I [...]

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8/26 off (Sunday)
Today is our anniversary (13 years)! It was also our youngest son’s 2nd day of Kindergarten. Just thought I’d pass this important info along.
OK, on to my hour log. Since taking up this hour-a-day challenge I am always looking for opportunities to be a voice for the oppressed, the orphan and those suffering [...]

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I’ve mentioned George Johnson’s book in several posts.  Well, I spoke with George today by phone about the (coming soon) HC podcast. He may allow us to record an audio version of his book Beyond Guilt.  We plan to offer it here as free give away and at Christianaudio. We’re working through the [...]

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This fascinating lecture by Hans Rosling, a Global health expert and data visionary, dispels some of the current myths about the “so-called” developing world.  He argues quite effectively that all nations are moving toward better health, lower mortality rates and increased living standards.  He argues that sub-Saharan Africa has possibly made the best progress toward [...]

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I was down in San Diego all day for a work planning meeting.  On the way back, remembering that the day was quickly running out I struck up a conversation with my good friend and business partner about the blog, poverty issues…  He provided some great insight just before figuring out [...]

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Every year, more than 10 million children under age five die, mostly from preventable and treatable diseases.
An important bill is in congress right now that could save countless lives.  In 2007 it is estimated that 1.8 million children will die from dehydration alone due to diarrhea.  Very simple steps can be taken to save these [...]

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The following article in The Los Angeles Times caught my attention and reminded me of Jesus’ works in Mark 9:40.

Famed wrestler battles poverty, pollution
UNICEF taps the Mexican legend El Hijo del Santo for kids’ campaign

MEXICO CITY — During his long, sweaty career as a lucha libre wrestler and occasional B [...]

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“At the peak of the Darfur crisis three years ago, health experts estimated that 6,000 to 10,000 people were losing their lives each month to disease, hunger and violence. Today, thanks to a drop in violence and improved healthcare, that figure is estimated at 100 to 600 a month.” Read the full article here.
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Visited a local pastor to talk about the upcoming alternative Christmas market we’re planning.
Time spent = 10 minutes
Book research – I’m still trying to compile a must read list. At this point I’m just working to figure out which books I’m going to read this year.
Time spent = 20 minutes
I’m also trying to organize [...]

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A friend recently pointed me to Lynne Hybel’s website. Her new book, Nice Girls Don’t Change the World discusses issues of poverty with a particular emphasis on how it has impacted women and children. I just read an excellent article by her titled “My Sister’s Keeper”. If you have a few minutes [...]

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