The book presents the best of the first year of Today at the Mission. It is very much like the blog - a record of an emotional and spiritual journey undertaken in the kitchen of an anonymous homeless shelter that could be anywhere, or everywhere. It's not always 'light' reading but it's every bit as real as it is honest. This book captures a few miles of the journey I've been on, and I hope you'll join me along the way.
Buy the book here: Lulu.com
And yes - every cent of the profit goes to the Mission.
Tells the stories of those ensared by pron,and one pastor's work to make a difference, told with sensitivity and grace.
Claiborne and Haw collaborate for the Magnus Opus of Social Justice. Whimsical, delightful, profound.
This self-published book has become wildly popular among Christian readers and with good reason - Young draws you into an encounter with the Trinity that is simply extraordinary.
Angie is clearly the best singer-songwriter I've heard in a decade - or two. Lyrical, haunting, beautiful.
Jim's journey from mega-pastor to Jesus follower. Every chapter is a great story that carries you along on a beautiful journey.
Mike Yaconelli was a true original. I never met him, but I read this book, and loved him like a brother. You will too.
Sara stretched my thinking and my understanding of the Kingdom of God, and I'm grateful. We all hunger for god, for friendship and for food. The dinner table is the only place these three needs can be met simultaneuously. I should have known that, but didn't. I learned it from Sara. She rocks.
Donald Miller started me on a journey, mostly because this book made me realize I wasn't crazy. When I first read this book I realized I wasn't the only one that thought this way. You have no idea. If you haven't read this - you must. That's all I can say - you must!
This is the story of a minvan-driving family man who encounters Jesus on a Harley. Is he safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he is good. Buy this book - your inner wildness will thank you.
Greg Paul sees the bible come to life in the men and women of the homeless sanctuary he operates. You'll be amazed and in awe. Trust me. Amazed and in awe.
It's already a must-read classic. All my horizons got pushed back after reading this book.
April 12, 2008 This from American Idol, via Kamp Krusty:
The cost of a 30 second ad on American Idol averages $600,000. For the finale that figure can be $1M +. Even at the base price of $600,000 per half minute, that's still $20,000 per second of advertising.
Think of how many church parking lots could be paved with that kind of money.
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No one wants to help mom with the dishes."
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HennHouse - Yup. The amount of money that gets spent on the building never ceases to amaze me. Paved parking lots - in particular - just make me angry.
LOVE LIKE HIM,
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I am impressed by the video that is running on the big screen in the background. I mean, they have african children on the video. American Idol is feeding African children, or putting them through school or something? Or maybe after the show, the idols will head over to africa in their pristeen white outfits and build a well!
I should really watch the show, I would love to have known what they are doing for those african children.
the lady at the end of the couch - It's just a little gift I have.
Bene D - All those white suits...
Vikki: they have created the "Idol Gives Back Foundation".
From the web page:
[quote]Idol Gives Back Foundation is a new not-for-profit organization established by the producers of American Idol and FOX to raise money and awareness for children and families living in poverty and at risk in the U.S. and abroad. Idol Gives Back Foundation is harnessing American Idol's ability to capture America's hearts and the power of entertainment to benefit some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.[end quote]
So... they don't actually give any money - the viewer does. They mail out the cheques when the time comes. There's some wonderful photos of multi-millionaire Idol stars spending a half hour with African school children before flying home on their chartered jet, so I suppose that's a good thing.
The website is here: http://www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback/foundation/
Perhaps I'm just a little too cynical for my own good...
www.borgenproject.org
Annual Cost of Improving the World
• $19 billion: Eliminates starvation and malnutrition globally.
• $12 billion: Provides education for every kid on earth.
• $15 billion: Provides access to water and sanitation.
• $23 billion: Reverses the spread of AIDS and Malaria.
Total: $69 Billion