Sleepover at the Farm

DOUG THE MISSIONARY

   Doug sends me his emails. He's an old Texan missionary who I met some 30 years ago when I was still searching for answers about God and the meaning of life. I must have talked to him only 4 times and all for just a few minutes in passing. Yet I've known of his humble activities with the poor through mutual friends. He was such an impact in my early faith that I vividly remember 2 sermons he delivered. One was about lighting a match in a pitch dark cave which seemed to light the whole cavern which was like being a light of hope to the darkness of the world. The other sermon was during Christmas. He told about a little boy who acted as the inn keeper in the church Nativity scene. When Joseph and Mary asked if there was any room, the boy was suddenly overcome with compassion and shouted "Yes! Yes! Come in!" It was a show stopper that brought more meaning to the play.
   Doug and his wife Margie adopted 2 foster kids. One of them became a real blessing and admired his Dad and also became a missionary.
   Doug started his mission organization with the poor even when he was diagnosed with cancer (which went into remission after he started eating right). He travels around the world sharing the Gospel. In all his years retirement was never a priority. He has always trusted God to provide. Today he's quite frail and I am concerned about his future.
   This week his email talked about his son praying to raise $4,200 to buy a 67 sq. meter lot to build a 3 story school made out of old shipping containers.
   I cried. Doug's pride and joy was just like him --- creative, unselfish, focused in his mission with a supportive wife and family.
    Suddenly my concerns are miniscule compared to his. I do my part in my small way but Doug---he's giving his all!

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God ... and all these things will be added unto thee"
--- Matthew 6:33

Wisdom from Joji of Antipolo, Philippines

Sleep Over at the Farm
Contributed by John M. (unfortunately I don't know where he's from)

Videos of the week:

Cookie Monster Life Coach
Contributed by Marlene of Manila, Philippines

What if the Cookie Monster was a Life Coach? Watch this funny video.

Giant Indian Fireworks
Contributed by Jun of Quezon City, Philippines

Very strange activity --- people with long torches. Almost like a scene from a National Geographic/Sci-Fi movie. Quite entertaining.

What Do Teachers Make?
Contributed by Joel of Singapore

Here's a teacher who defends his profession well. No apology needed for the wonderful things teachers do for the world. Inspirational.

Kaleidoscope Dance
Contributed by Jun of Quezon City, Philippines

Fascinating dance routine that creates interesting patterns. Very creative.

Exodus Using Modern Technology
Contributed by Naomi of North Hollywood, CA

Humorous concept of the Passover story using social media. This Sunday is Palm Sunday. In Christian circles, that means the Messiah rode a donkey into Jerusalem on April 6, 32 AD. Exactly 173,880 days from Daniel's prophecy on Chapter 9:25.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
Contributed by Peter Paul of South Pasadena

Do you know what's deep deep below the surface? Here's an interactive website that shows some interesting factoids as you travel to the core of the earth. Fascinating journey.

Smooth Criminal by a Youthful Quartet
Contributed by Daniela of Pasadena, CA

Many of you have heard Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" performed by 2 duelling cellos. Here are 4 kids who do their own version of the music. TGIF People!