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A huge African bug just landed on my neck as I'm typing on this outdoor cabana! We are just outside of Johannesburg, South Africa. Everyone's luggage arrived and their were no flight delays! Early tomorrow morning we will head to Swaziland, which is about four hours away. My good buddy from college (Christ for the…

As you're reading this, I'm flying somewhere over the Atlantic ocean between Washington DC and Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm leading a group into Swaziland, a nation that has the highest rate of HIV infection in the world. I'm privileged to serve orphans and widows in that country. I love the people there and am committed…

I'm a huge fan, I can't help it. Today, U2.com, released the official album cover and the track listing for the new album. The other site was close, but no cigar. The first single, "Get On Your Boots," will be available for download on February 15th. Here's the track list. Are you pumped or what?! If…

A quick cultural departure…U2's new album releases on March 3rd. The title is, "No Line on the Horizon." Needless to say, I'm extremely excited! Word on the street is that one of Hiroshi Sugimoto's images will be used as the cover for this upcoming album. What do you think?! Thanks to @U2 for the info.

Great news to report on some of our water projects in Swaziland. We have hit water for two carepoints! This is unbelievable news because now, the orphans and people we serve in these villages will have clean water to depend on for drinking and farming. Up to this point, they have had to walk 5…

Every new year I make the decision to take a few minutes to review the last year and look forward to the current year. This has been one of the most valuable things I have done to inspire Vision in my life. It helps me with focus, inspiration, and direction. I STRONGLY encourage you to…

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That means "Living a Faith that Bleeds" in Dutch. I just received several copies of Red Letters printed in Dutch from my publisher, Uitgeverij Medema. Needless to say I'm tremendously excited! Who would have thought?

In the U.S., we ask the question, “What do you get for the person who has everything?” Let’s turn that around…”What do you get the child who has nothing?” At first, you might think of basic necessities like food or clothing. Perhaps you’d even think about toys or a bike. Over the past decade of…

Good news! We have our Ethiopia trip set for April 15th-25th, 2009 with a possible extension trip to Lalibela and Axom the 25th-28th.  Here's what I need from you: if you are interested in going, email Nicole Irwin, nirwin@hopechest.org asap. Let her know your level of interest and how many people are coming. Then, we…
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