In a sanctuary turned classroom and gymnasium, over a bowl of chicken and rice, I leaned across the table and shouted over the music of children playing.
“A poll a few years back found that 80% of American pastors have never spoken on the subject of poverty. With their help,” I said, “we could serve so… 
Archive for September 2010
Pastor Manuel’s Three Point Sermon To American Pastors
Two Enemies Of Children
My job on these blog trips is leader guy. I’m not here to blog, so I let the real bloggers write all the good stories. Except one.
At every child development center we visit I make a point to spend time with the pastor and ask one question: What can I pray for you?
There’s always a…
This Wall Says It Well
Between the walls of a small cinderblock church we played, laughed, learned, colored, and prayed with a mob of children. Together we memorized ancient words and sang to our very present God.…
Long Distance & Slow Violence
Poverty and wealth are next door neighbors here in Guatemala City. And I’m not proud of this, but it makes me angry.…
Preconceived Notions
I’m in the Nashville airport listening CNN on the TV and to the crooner across the hall twanging Friends In Low Places for the lunch crowd at Tootsies Bar. In a few hours I’ll be in Dallas hugging the bloggers headed to Guatemala with me for the first time.
Amanda Jones
I’ve read Amanda’s blog for more…
Typical (Updated)
Update: After speaking with staff on the ground in Guatemala and with Compassion’s trips department, it’s been decided to continue with our blogging trip this week with only minor tweaks to the schedule. Please continue to pray for the people of Guatemala and for safe travels there. Thank you.
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Over the weekend a tropical depression caused…
About Shaun — Shaun Groves is a communicator who’s known by a lot of titles: Singer/songwriter. Speaker. Blogger. Husband. Daddy. Friend. He feels and thinks deeply and laughs easily. And he’s helping Christians discover what they were saved for, and being a voice for children around the world, desperate to be saved from poverty.
