politics, social justice and ways you can make a difference in the world around you.
As part of our effort to build a clean drinking water well for the under-resourced, I’ve decided to give away a free PDF copy of my novel, St. Peter’s Brewery, to everyone who makes a donation to charity:water between now and August 31, 2010.
Give any donation — of any amount, and you’ll receive a free e-book (PDF) copy of my novel.
Continue reading Give clean water — get a free copy of my novel
Where is it that you find grace?
Where is it that you find sanctuary?
Do you have a safe place where you can unwind? Ask questions? Express doubt?
If so, what does that space look like for you?
Continue reading Spaces of grace
From the Library of Congress:
I LOVE this photo.
He will judge between the nations
and will settle disputes for many peoples.
They will beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks.
Nation will not take up sword against nation,
nor will they train for war anymore.
What would it take for you to lay down you weapons and beat them into plowshares?
Love is the final fight.
May we learn to seek justice. Encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.
May we love the oppressed and the oppressor.
I found myself watching Dave, with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver last night.
As a quick recap (or spoiler)…
But before the leave town they both reflect what they love about the office — helping those in need.
Weaver then asks Kline, “What would you do if you were still there?”
Continue reading What priorities would your administration have?
Go the chance to officially meet Brandt Russo last night in Midlothian. Had a great time hanging out and catching up with him — and I was able to convince him to do a short video interview as well.
For more information check out:
adoptajesus.com
cantignorethepoor.bigcartel.com
Or listen to Brandt share his story on the Something Beautiful Podcast.