Monday, 20 May 2013
White Doll, Black Doll. Which one is the nice doll?
Saw this on Upworthy and it broke my heart.
Is your theology a ball and chain? My cartoon and commentary: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/nakedpastor/2013/05/theology-as-a-ball-and-chain/
Sunday, 19 May 2013
My life isn’t hard. I have enough food to eat, a restful place to sleep, family and friends that love me, opportunities ahead of me. If you’re in the same place with me, join me in being grateful for all that we have and the many resources that we’ve been given.
My prayer for us is that whatever hardship, whatever is keeping us from using our talents, that it be utterly destroyed. I pray that our eyes be opened to the suffering around us; that we receive wisdom to know how to help; and that we follow that with absolutely everything we’ve got. I pray that we grow up and rise up in courage so that we can do those difficult things. We are more than conquerors in Christ.
Prayer Request: My Dog has Fleas
Hi all,
I have a prayer request that may sound silly, but I’m dead serious.
We found out my dog has fleas and I’m in the process of de-flea-ing my home. We’ve accumulated a bunch of stuff over the years; we have a lot of carpet which makes this an extremely stressful situation for me because prolific, parasitic pests like this are pretty much my phobia.
Just pray that as we do all that we can do, that God send down his mighty power to eradicate them completely from our home and garden. If we miss any spots where they, their larvae, or eggs may be lurking, that God smite them right then and there. For real. I will not live in fear of an infestation of pests. My anxiety is through the roof right now, so if you could pray for that also.
If there’s any way I can pray for you, please let me know. Thanks!
Thursday, 16 May 2013
98 year old dobri dobrev, a man who lost his hearing in the second world war, walks 10 kilometers from his village in his homemade clothes and leather shoes to the city of sofia, where he spends the day begging for money.
though a well known fixture around several of the city’s chruches, known for his prostrations of thanks to all donors, it was only recently discovered that he has donated every penny he has collected — over 40,000 euros — towards the restoration of decaying bulgarian monasteries and churches and the utility bills of orphanages, living instead off his monthly state pension of 80 euros.
(via jamesfromta)
#beautiful“Dear Lie” - TLC
Damn, I forget how gooood TLC was.
I hereby dedicate this song to Satan. May you and your minions slow dance to this in Hell.
#TLC #Satan #Dear Lie
Reflections Portraits by Tom Hussey
Tom Hussey portrays old people looking at their younger reflection in the mirror. These photographs are beautiful and melancholic.
I wish I could see what my grandma looked like when she was young. Everyone says she was beautiful, and if my mother is any indication, I wouldn’t doubt it. Not only was she beautiful, but she is smart, strong, and a woman of God. She’s given me a good legacy that I won’t take for granted.
#photography #beautiful
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#C.S. Lewis #social justice
C.S. Lewis (via jspark3000)
We can only do so much, but we must do all we can.
The Guardian has a multi-part, video heavy media set on climate refugees in America. I’d argue that the title “first” is a misnomer and would point to the coastal communities in Texas, New Orleans, and the Carolinas who’ve been retreating from the coasts for several years. But, the point is made - that sea-level rise and coastal erosion is much more aggressive than at anytime in history. Thus, tens of thousands of people are at immediate risk, especially the poor.
The above is one minute.
The people of Newtok, on the west coast of Alaska and about 400 miles south of the Bering Strait that separates the state from Russia, are living a slow-motion disaster that will end, very possibly within the next five years, with the entire village being washed away.
The Ninglick River coils around Newtok on three sides before emptying into the Bering Sea. It has steadily been eating away at the land, carrying off 100ft or more some years, in a process moving at unusual speed because of climate change. Eventually all of the villagers will have to leave, becoming America’s first climate change refugees.
Some great work here!
This really has been on my heart. Lord, help us.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Right when the weather hits 100 degrees and the summer dresses make their appearance, a thigh gap is actually a highly desirable trait. If I can get one that lasts 3 to 4 months, that would be golden.
