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Chuck Smith Jr. and I have been around the world together. I've always appreciated his depth and insight into the scriptures and into life. He is truly an amazing man.  A little know fact is that Chuck also mentored and coached me through the writing of my first book, Fields of the Fatherless, and I will be…

Winter is my favorite time of the year. I love how the snow transforms the landscape into a Winter Wonderland. A Narnia of sorts. Turns out, winter is Sting's favorite season too. His new album, If On a Winter's Night is fantastic. Celtic, Folk, and Christmas music rolled into one. This short video on the…

[Updated December 2011] This little girl absolutely melted my heart. Her orphanage, Kolmbocha, is far from the capital city in Ethiopia. I asked the director, “When was the last time you had any visitors?” His answer? Eight years. My hope this Christmas is that sweet little girls like Hiatt won’t be forgotten by my friends…

This is one of the coolest inventions I've seen in a long time. Not only is it cool, it will revolutionize the way we read and absorb digital content. Michael Hyatt posted this on his blog today, and he believes it will make the traditional, published book obsolete. I would encourage you to jump over to his…

I dare you to try and dance like this! Ethiopian Cultural Dance from Tom Davis on Vimeo.

This Christmas, we've set the goal of raising $500,000 to help 5,000 orphans in 2010. To do this, we've launched a new Web site: HopeChest Partners A HopeChest Partner is someone who gives $25/month or more toward establishing new orphan ministry through HopeChest. Your gifts will help feed orphans trapped in extreme poverty and support…

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HOPECHEST PARTNERS While I love Christmas more than any other time of year, I’m already thinking about 2010 and I want to share that vision with you. And, I want you to share it with everyone you know.  HOPECHEST PARTNERS BADGES FOR YOUR BLOG   HOPECHEST PARTNERS BADGES FOR YOUR BLOG Our team set the…

Being in Ethiopia is a life-changing experience for all of us. So wish those of you reading this could be here! Here are some more pictures to share with you. Thanks for your love and prayers! Click here to see the pictures on Facebook Orphans Singing in Woliso from Tom Davis on Vimeo.

We went to an orphanage today that helps get kids off of the street. We were all moved to tears as we heard their stories from the director. They didn’t have any food to feed the kids, so we responded with a gift from the group. Here’s what happened and what the director said: Hope…

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