Note: For live updates check out Ernest Parker's Twitter. I am re-posting this from Aaron Ivey's blog. The Ivey's were in the process of adopting from Haiti when the earthquake hit. Their son Amos was one of the children with Humanitarian parole who came home last Saturday on a military flight. 27 children from the … Continue reading Help Ronel Come Home
Make a Difference: Real Hope for Haiti Rescue Center
Keeping with this year's theme: Make a Difference I will be devoting more blog time to ways that impact the lives of others. The recent events have provided many ways to make a difference. Last week circumstances preventing me from blogging but I hope to be able to post more this week. So I guess … Continue reading Make a Difference: Real Hope for Haiti Rescue Center
Haiti Hit by 7.2 Earthquake
Tuesday January 12th, a 7.2 earthquake rocked Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince. Hundred and possibly thousands are either injured, missing or presumed dead. Much of downtown has been demolished including the Parliament and many more buildings are seriously damaged. Haiti was already struggling to recover after several hurricanes destroyed much of the country's infrastructure in 2008. How … Continue reading Haiti Hit by 7.2 Earthquake
Make A Difference: Sudan
Sudan has been in a state of turmoil since is independence from British rule in 1956. The Islamic government from the North has sought to dominate the non-Muslim southern region. From 1972 to 1983 the country experienced its longest period of peace since gaining independence. Civil war broke out again in 1983. The North/South Comprehensive … Continue reading Make A Difference: Sudan
Back to the Five by Ruth
Ruth is a Washington based alternative rock band that has toured with Switchfoot and Relient K. They have released two CDs on Tooth and Nail as well as an indy EP. Ruth is: Dustin Ruth — lead singer, guitar, harmonica Nicholas Wiinikka — lead guitar Jesse Counts — bass Daniel Passera — drums
So Long and Good Luck, Timmy
Last Friday's Sugar bowl marked the end of an era for Gator Nation. It was the last game for one of most accomplished classes in Gator Football history. Tim Tebow had an amazing run as the quarterback for the University of Florida. He won the Heisman as a sophomore. I really wasn't in favor of Tebow … Continue reading So Long and Good Luck, Timmy
Make a Difference
I’m really not one for resolutions. It seems that resolutions are doomed for failure. However, I am a goal setter. Each year I make goals. Last year I even posted my goals for the year. Well, let’s just say it wasn’t a good year for goal setting either. My friend Cathy has a theme for … Continue reading Make a Difference