'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

(Matthew 25:31-26)
I have recently become aware in a more personal way that much of the world is starving, homeless, and/or angry and living in fear. Following the recent events in Kenya has become more personal for us as we anticipate living in Nairobi for a year. Archer was told by the US Fulbright-Africa liaison that so far no Fulbrighters have been affected and that he need not attempt to change his application (to possibly switch to Uganda), but just wait and see what will happen. So we pray for wisdom for ourselves, for safety for the people in Kenya, and for God to work in the corruption and anger and soften people's hearts towards each other.

Also, as Archer and I have discussed the possibility of adopting a child more seriously, we have become aware of many ways to help needy children (and their families) other than through adoption. Medical or educational short-term mission trips, sponsoring a family to be given animals or other means of feeding and supporting themselves, sponsoring a child to have food, medical treatment, and education, building orphanages, or 'family' houses for orphans and their supported mothers. In our own country, there are food pantries, pregnancy counseling centers to protect the unborn and their mothers, shelters, after-school programs, foster parenting, child advocacy, and many other ways to contribute financially or as a volunteer.

This isn't going to become a solicitous blog, but World Vision has a ton of ways to help people who need food, shelter, health care, education, and eternally, Christ.