Archive for March 2010
Two Complaints I Always Ignore
I’ve received complaints from women about all but two of Compassion’s female bloggers. (I’ve never once received a complaint from a man or about one of our male bloggers. Hmmm.)
Some complaints are over words: “Penis” “sex” “crap” and “sucks” are just a few of the words that some women say are never appropriate regardless of… 
Tattlers
I’m substitute preaching on the subject of forgiveness this weekend at my home church. So I’m spending my mornings this week studying, putting my notes together and dealing with the unforgiveness in me I’m suddenly aware of.
My problem is I’m a tattler.
There’s a great story about tattlers in Luke 13 I’ve been looking at this… 
Naked Gentleness
My pastor had a lot of good things to say about gentleness yesterday. He pointed out that it’s often accompanied by humility in the bible.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28-30
Be completely humble and gentle; be… 
Debrief: It’s Your Turn
At the end of every Compassion blogging trip I lead the bloggers in a time of “debriefing.” It helps us process what we’ve experienced, get some of the nasty destructive thoughts and emotions out and begin thinking about how we’ll re-enter a society that hasn’t been where we’ve been.
Last night I started the debrief by… 
Frequently Asked Questions About Compassion International
I speak on behalf of Compassion International more than a hundred times a year. I feel like I’ve heard a million different questions regarding Compassion and poverty. A handful of them though are in heavy rotation.
I’m in Kenya right now on Compassion International’s fifth blogging trip! And those same few questions are hitting the comment… 


