Blogging
Started my blogging class, and my first assignment is to setup a blog. I don't feel like I know enough to really get started, but here I go anyway, which is how I do many things. I'm eager to share what's going on in my life, because God has me on such an amazing adventure. Blogging will keep family and friends posted on my travels and activities as I volunteer in various parts of the world.
The Nonprofit
For those that didn't know about the nonprofit, let me backup a bit. I started a nonprofit about 5 years ago to bring resources to NGOs or ministries that lacked the normal access to resources. Just the other day someone said to me, "Don't all ministries have a connection to a church or some other organization that takes care of their needs. I just write a check and my church takes care of several missionaries." That is true for some ministries, but when I'm out of the country and visiting orphanages or other facilities, frequently they lack many basic resources. Often they don't even have enough food to feed themselves or the children. Where are the supporters, where is the church, where are the vital links they need to survive?
My Vision
So, while there are many organizations that have a strong support base, there are just as many struggling to feed and care for the children and staff each day. I hope to be that link to the resources they need. Yes, it's a grandiose idea, but like the story of the starfish, if I can help one group or one child to find the help they need, then I feel like I have done what God is calling me to do.
Why set up a Blog?
If you're reading this, I hope you will join me as I share this journey of discovery. Some of my musing will be personal travel stories, some will connect you to my nonprofit activities, and part of this blog will be about others whose lives are spent rescuing children in crisis. I guarantee it won't be boring. This is a work in progress, if you have any problems posting, please let me know on FB or by email.
Started my blogging class, and my first assignment is to setup a blog. I don't feel like I know enough to really get started, but here I go anyway, which is how I do many things. I'm eager to share what's going on in my life, because God has me on such an amazing adventure. Blogging will keep family and friends posted on my travels and activities as I volunteer in various parts of the world.
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| Cambodian wedding party in Siem Reap |
For those that didn't know about the nonprofit, let me backup a bit. I started a nonprofit about 5 years ago to bring resources to NGOs or ministries that lacked the normal access to resources. Just the other day someone said to me, "Don't all ministries have a connection to a church or some other organization that takes care of their needs. I just write a check and my church takes care of several missionaries." That is true for some ministries, but when I'm out of the country and visiting orphanages or other facilities, frequently they lack many basic resources. Often they don't even have enough food to feed themselves or the children. Where are the supporters, where is the church, where are the vital links they need to survive?
My Vision
So, while there are many organizations that have a strong support base, there are just as many struggling to feed and care for the children and staff each day. I hope to be that link to the resources they need. Yes, it's a grandiose idea, but like the story of the starfish, if I can help one group or one child to find the help they need, then I feel like I have done what God is calling me to do.
Why set up a Blog?
If you're reading this, I hope you will join me as I share this journey of discovery. Some of my musing will be personal travel stories, some will connect you to my nonprofit activities, and part of this blog will be about others whose lives are spent rescuing children in crisis. I guarantee it won't be boring. This is a work in progress, if you have any problems posting, please let me know on FB or by email.
