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Comment on What’s More Important to You? by sdv

sdv — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:22:05 +0000

“The last time I checked, Compassion International has a pro-life, pro-abstinence approach to sexual issues. ”

Last time I checked it with Compassion about this, they told me they did not, because anyone who has worked in Africa knows that “the pro-abstinence approach to sexual issues” is why the AIDS epidemic is so out of control.

Comment on So Human Blog Contest by Judith Tremblay

Judith Tremblay — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:46:50 +0000

Ok, I’ve also transferred it to my main blog, miztremblay.blogspot.com. Originally I needed to put it somewhere else, while I sorted through things. Dunno whether I’ll keep the new blog, or use it for “non-Compassion” stuff.

Comment on At the Batey by Steve K.

Steve K. — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:22:47 +0000

You painted the picture very, very well!

Comment on A Coffee Fast by compassion dave

compassion dave — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:19:45 +0000

I just pulled up a little tidbit about coffee that I was going to ‘try’ to incorporate
into my blog today. Here in the good ol USA, a 16 oz. cup of coffee at Dunkin Donuts costs $1.75. The article goes on to say that if you make your coffee at home your cost will be about $.55.

“So what,” you say?

By years end you will have saved $438.oo…enough money to sponsor a Compassion and buy yourself some donuts to go with that coffee we are now making at home.

I hope I have not taken anything away from the purpose of the original post–perhaps for those who struggle with caffiene addiction can eliminate the ‘place’ where they normally obtain their coffee, rather then the actual coffee it’s self. Just a thought.

Comment on A Coffee Fast by Choe

Choe — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:50:59 +0000

We should not really loose sight of the reason why this fast is taking place. Whether it’s coffee, sugar, bread or an entire meal, each person is giving up something that for them is a necessary everyday thing. So I guess you could say that coffee or sugar could be an addiction, but let’s face it, so can food. Each individual’s fast symoblises what they know is something they cannot do without and whilst some may think that coffee is a little thing, you must also remember that it’s all relative. And as for coffee being the wage earners for millions of impoverished people, this argument only works if you are specifically talking about fair-trade. Millions slave away on coffee plantations to earn a pittance or if you are a child caught in slave labour, you earn absolutely nothing and probably get abused in the process. It’s the same for chocolate and for tea. In fact everything we eat is a wage earner for someone, so does that mean we shouldn’t fast food for a month? No it doesn’t. We are doing it because we don’t know what it’s like to go without and we just want to say to those who go without everyday that we care and that we understand.

Comment on A Coffee Fast by Chelsea

Chelsea — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:27:08 +0000

Jim, please do not miss the heart behind this fast, it is not to deprive nations of precious income, but to give up something for a month (not necessarily coffee), donate the money saved, and use the cravings as a reminder to pray. For those of us who have become somewhat dependent on coffee these cravings come regularly. I hope you enjoy your cup of FTO coffee and I look forward to the end of the month, but until then I will continue to fast and pray for those who barely get food each day, let alone a good cup of coffee.

Comment on A Coffee Fast by Rodney Olsen

Rodney Olsen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:35:46 +0000

It’s a great idea. I’ve been blogging FAST for FOOD every day this month so that others can follow along with the daily scriptures.

Comment on So Human Blog Contest by Judith Tremblay

Judith Tremblay — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:54:09 +0000

I’ve submitted my valley experience.

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Chris Giovagnoni — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:25:52 +0000

Vicki,

The widget does not work in Outlook Express.

Comment on Frequently Asked Questions by Judith Tremblay

Judith Tremblay — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:16:51 +0000

That’s an incredible story about the inter-ministry teamwork in Ecuador!

I’m familiar with Wycliffe’s work, although I am glad to find out about the Joshua Project.

Thanks for the update–even without exact data on how many Compassion centers are without native-language Bibles, it appears that there are, in fact, some. I will pray for God’s continuing to provide missionaries to serve as translators to ensure that everyone will soon have God’s Word in their language.

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Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Disease Prevention Video - Developing Countries
http://www.compassion.com/youcan - Disease prevention is common for children in America. However, in developing countries, 30,000 children die every day from preventable diseases.
Michael W Smith
http://www.compassion.com - Watch as Michael W Smith visits the slums of Africa. God is calling us to make a difference in the lives of children in need.

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Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Dreams of Children
http://www.compassion.com With children dying each and every night, so many of them are missing out on the dreams that they have for their lives. Because of sponsors like you, children are able to dream, and dream big.

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