10 Questions Following The Death Of Osama Bin Laden
The following are some of the many questions that have been running through my mind since hearing of Osama Bin Laden’s death.
1. Will this incite more terrorist attacks on the United States and our allies?
2. Should I be glad that he’s dead?
3. How should I respond as a Christian/is God pleased with how many professing Christians have responded to Bin Laden’s death with celebrations?
4. Is it appropriate to celebrate the killing of a man, even if he has committed horrible atrocities?
5. Does Bin Laden’s death actually provide closure for people directly impacted by the September 11th attacks or does it just provide a sense of revenge? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on May 4th, 2011 by David | 7 Comments »
A Year Later
It is hard to believe that it’s been a year since the earthquake in Haiti…it seems so long ago.
When the earthquake happened I was volunteering in World Vision’s social media department and watched the organization rally around helping those who were impacted by this devastating tragedy…day after day and week after week. The efforts were amazing.
And then last summer I had the opportunity to go to Haiti with Monika as a part of a team doing relief work.
It was an incredible experience. Life changing.
Now that we are a year removed from the earthquake itself, it is astonishing to hear about how much is still left to do. The news reports are discouraging and the photos of rubble strewn streets still break my heart.
Since just this week we passed the one year anniversary of this devestating tragedy I have reflected on some of the thoughts I had about the event, when it happened and when I visited Haiti during the summer.
The following are links to previous post about the subject…
Posted on January 14th, 2011 by David | No Comments »
Haiti – "You Are Not Alone"
6 days…7 days…10 days…2 weeks… pass and it’s easy for those of us not in the middle of the tragedy in Haiti to forget about the struggles that millions of people are facing. Consider this a reminder to stay active and engaged.
Posted on January 22nd, 2010 by David | 1 Comment »
7 years
I can’t believe it’s been seven years…
That morning was one that I will always remember. Watching the news, listening to the radio, the respect that was shown when saying the pledge of allegiance in French class…
It was a day that changed this nation and the world.
Posted on September 11th, 2008 by David | No Comments »
Just About Ready For Fall
Dare I say that I am just about ready for fall. I know all of us in Washington missed spring and summer has been pretty great, but I think I’m ready for fall like weather.
I’m one of those people who loves every season. Winter, spring, summer or fall…I love them all.
Whether it’s the warmth of the summer, the chill of the fall, the snow of the winter or the rebirth of the spring, each season is incredible.
What season do you like most? Or, are you like me and enjoy them all?
Posted on July 26th, 2008 by David | No Comments »
I Want To Move To Holland
The other day I went to the mailbox and inside I found both the June and July issues of Bicycling magazine.
Awesome!
I had been wanting to get a subscriptions for quite a while so to find that somehow I had a subscription was great. If someone bought it for me, thank you!
Anyway, this evening I was reading through the June issue and came across an article about a couple and their experiences riding through Holland. The article also chronicled the biking culture in europe and I have to say that after reading the article there is a part of me that wants to move to Holland.
What an incredible culture.
Read the article and let me know if it leaves you longing for a slower, more environmentally friendly way of life.
Posted on June 7th, 2008 by David | 1 Comment »
Bellingham
In my opinion Bellingham, WA is one of the most beautiful cities in America. I loved my time in Bellingham and miss the laid back lifestyle, the natural beauty, and the local culture. For those of you who have never been to Bellingham, here are a bunch of pictures for you to drool over.
This is just a glimpse. If you want to see more, google Bellingham and you’ll find these photos and many more.
Posted on May 4th, 2008 by David | No Comments »
Pray For Russia
There is an interesting article in the New York Times about the religious climate in Russia. It sounds like a sad situation over there. We need to pray that God will touch the lives of those in power.
“We deplore those who are led astray — those Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baptists, evangelicals, Pentecostals and many others who cut Christ’s robes like bandits, who are like the soldiers who crucified Christ, who ripped apart Christ’s holy coat,” declared the priest, the Rev. Aleksei D. Zorin. (Russian Orthodox Priest)
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by David | No Comments »
