"Today We're All Haitians"

The news about the earthquake in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti is absolutely devastating. Haiti, being the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is slowly spiraling deeper and deeper into poverty. A country that is severely struggling with environmental issues, governance issues, poverty, health, education, etc. is now having to add on another issue: the aftermath of an earthquake.

Luckily, the United States, other countries, the UN, and many humanitarian relief organizations, such as World Vision, World Relief, the IRC, USAID, have stepped in and are providing major humanitarian assistance. Tens of thousands have died.

Apparently Obama promised Haiti that we would have "unwavering support," which is a good thing.

I know that there are catastrophes like this happening all the time, but this earthquake has really hit home with me. Prayer is needed and donations are needed (click here).

I feel that Nicholas Kristof has put the response for our human heart best (if that even makes sense):

After 9/11, the French newspaper Le Monde declared: We Are All Americans. And after yesterday’s earthquake: Today, we are all Haitians.

For a closer look @ the destruction click here.

rise of attention.

I am not going to say I do not love Muslims, because I have met some really great and wonderful Muslim friends. Unfortunately, the extremists just give Muslims a really bad name.

Last year I would say anything to defend Muslims, mainly due to the fact that many Christians hate them, when there are many who are striving for peace and are doing everything they can do to gain righteous favor in Allah's eyes.

I still think Christian's should love on Muslim's and not hate, due to the fact that we are called to love all people. There has been increased attention in my eyes on extremists issues within the time I went to D.C until now. On one hand I am disappointed in myself for not reading the news more, but on the other hand the sense of "not knowing" blocks out certain issues and does not bring forth godly frustration. I have never read, been more frustrated, or hurt by international as I have with all these extremists groups. Since going to D.C. my pride for America has increased, ha, who thought that day would ever come. The Fort Hood incident really frustrated me as well, as I know it has for many other American's.

This article really through me for a loop.... click here to read "Britain Moves to Ban Islamic Group" from the New York Times.

Pray that these people would experience Jesus Christ in a real way, that the Devil would no longer have a hold on them, and that they would repent and strive for righteousness.