April 8, 2013
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I Believe we are Going to Make it
I get more out of watching TED talks than in going to college. Yet another good one is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4&list=PL70DEC2B0568B5469.
“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it…The goal is to do business with those who believe what you believe…people will do things that prove what they believe.”
Living Stones is in the hump. I have all the resources, I am putting the information out there; we have a solid program, and are doing a wonderful job at completing our objectives (we are providing over 1000 meals and reaching over 150 children a week on a monthly budget of $1000). But for some reason, we have our faithful few givers, but are barely receiving $500 a month. How to get over the hump?
“What you do is just the proof of what you believe.” What do I believe?
- I believe God loves children, and the poor, in a special way
- I believe children are more open and ready to hear about Jesus
- I believe prevention and early intervention are the only ways to end generational poverty
And this is why I am working with impoverished children.
- I believe God chose to work through the local church and discipleship
- I believe lasting change comes through community
- I believe that to really make a difference you have to be in community with the people you are serving
And this is why I am working with churches/Alcance.
- I believe the proper self-esteem to succeed in life is found through your identity in Christ
- I believe it is vital for children to know that God made them and has a plan for their life. That God sees them.
And this is why I do the $10 FOR THEM birthday parties (www.wribrazil.com/10forthem)
- I believe that reading and education open up a world of opportunities
- I believe that every child should be given the opportunity to read God’s Word for themselves
And this is why we have the LITERACY FOR LIVING STONES program (www.wribrazil.com/literacy)
- I believe that basic physical needs (food, shelter) must be met before someone can open up to hear about Jesus
- I believe that trying to help someone spiritually without caring for their basic physical needs is wrong
And this is why we make sure the children are receiving basic nutrition through the $5 FOR 5 program (www.wribrazil.com/5for5)
- I believe that life is better with Jesus—now and forever
And this is why I am giving my life to telling other about Him, currently doing this through Living Stones. And we need faithful donors: www.wribrazil.com/foundationbuilder.
- I believe that for every person who needs to receive in this world, there is someone who needs to give
- I believe God uses, and will provide for Living Stones because (as long as) we are being His hands to these children that He loves
- I believe that God loves these kids more than I do, and so somehow, He will provide for them
And this is why I unashamedly ASK. Ask you to be a part of Living Stones. Ask you to give of your time, money, and energy for these children. Because I know it will bless you, and it will bless them: and it will make a difference.
