Recipe of the day

Diver Scallops Grilled on Rosemary

Scripture of the day

21 Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe. 22 It is foolish to the Jews, who ask for signs from heaven. And it is foolish to the Greeks, who seek human wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:21-22

Bush and McCain

 
Shannah –

 

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Behind closed doors this week, George W. Bush quietly hosted a fundraiser for [...]

Abyei Aflame: An Update From the Field

The town of Abyei no longer exists. In a paper released today, ENOUGH consultant Roger Winter reports from the field about the attack by the Khartoum-controlled Sudanese Armed Forces in Abyei. The clash displaced the town’s entire civilian population and left its buildings in ashes. As this report goes to the press, the United States [...]

The State of the World’s Mothers

The State of the World’s Mothers

Recipe of the day

Grilled Clams with Sambuca and Italian Sausage

Scripture of the day

38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,* neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in [...]

Darfur Now!

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA
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“For many of the Darfuris I met, telling their stories to viewers around the world was a matter of life and death. So I hope that once you’ve seen Darfur Now, you’ll be moved to act.”
– Ted Braun, director Darfur Now
Order your copy of the film, Darfur Now at http://www.amnestyusa.org/page.php?id=371 – when purchased [...]

SUDANESE MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL 2008 AND OTHER SUDANESE SUMMER EVENTS

Dear friends:
 
From May to July, those of you who are interested will have a chance to learn the realities of Sudan through speeches and music presented by our own Sudanese – both from the continent of Africa and across the Diaspora. Please see the summary of events below:
 
SUDANESE MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL 2008 AND OTHER [...]

Upcoming i-ACT: We’re Going Back

Dear Friends and Family:
I’ve told you “we’re going back” three times in the past, but this one is a little different.  The last time we left Chad after our visits to the refugee camps in the east, we left on a French military plane, being evacuated in the middle of an all out coup attempt [...]

Doing it On Their Own

The challenges and rewards of encouraging independence
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Help Communities at Risk in Ghana

Hi Shannah,The people of Prestea, Himan and Dumase in Southwest Ghana are in a tough spot. There is a mine adjacent to the communities that has twice spilled cyanide into the water supply. Not only that, but the explosives used in the mining process crack the walls of nearby homes.Now Golden Star Resources, the [...]

Recipe of the day

Barbecued Bacon Shrimp

Scripture of the day

 
 Jesus replied, “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. 26 But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will [...]

10 Evil Human Experiments

These horrific experiments sound like plots for horror movies — but they were actually carried out. Warning: This article contains shocking and disturbing descriptions. Not suitable for children, reader discretion advised ! Read More