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Every once in a while it’s good to remind ourselves about some of the realities of the modern world. Much of what’s in this video you may have heard before, but it’s a great collection of information (and we all need more information!).

There’s an obvious orientation toward viewers from the USA, but I’m sure those of us from elsewhere can find useful information beyond that….

(Note: I’m not sure the music always fits what’s being said… but the audio isn’t necessary, so feel free to turn it down.) 🙂



Thanks to The Roes Garden for the heads up on this one.

CAM Canada seeking Director

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As you may remember from our post in August – People moving in CAM – Larry and Jayme Hower have left CAM Canada for new ministry opportunities with CAM in Dallas.  (Actually, Larry Hower is still the CAM Canada director, until a replacement is found.  So if you need to contact CAM Canada you’ll still be dealing with him.)

The official job posting for the position is up, so I’m including a link here.  It looks like a great ministry opportunity.  Please help by spreading the word, especially to people you know may be qualified for the position.  The job description actually is pretty general, so interested people will want to talk to CAM for more information.

Director of CAM Canada Job Posting
(pdf file, 32kb)

You can also be praying that God will send the right person/couple/family for this position, which has the potential to impact so many.

Poverty conversation

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One of the reasons blogging became so popular waaaaaaay back in the day is because it was conducive to conversation.  And today, the conversation on a particular topic is getting a boost – the topic is poverty.

Blog Action Day is an organization that encourages discussion on a single topic each year.  They do this by asking bloggers to write on that topic on a particular day, in hopes that a continued, helpful discussion will take place.

This year the topic is (you guessed it) poverty.  I wrote a post earlier (one I was planning to write anyway!), so today I’m just going to refer you back to the series I’ve been doing on the topic.  (I wrote early to submit my post to the blog carnival at Missionary Blog Watch – check there today or tomorrow for other posts on the topic from a Christian perspective).

Here’s the series so far:

  • Poverty – living on the minimum wage in Mexico (featuring a music video)
  • Poverty (part II) – questions about poverty, links, and another video
  • Poverty and Community – when helping the poor fails, and a suggestion of how we can improve things

These are difficult and controversial topics – I would love to hear your comments, whether you agree or not!

Thoughts on Canadian Election Day

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The Apostle Paul wrote this in a letter to Timothy:

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. (1Tim 2:1-7)

Interesting notes about this passage.  Why are we to pray for those in authority?  And this is good in God’s sight, why?  Because He wants everyone to know the truth.  That’s the ultimate outcome we’re looking for – that we should pray for, according to Paul.

Something to think about on Canadian election day.

Invisible Illness Week – starts today!

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That’s right, today is the first day of Invisible Illness Week, uniting people all over the world who deal with chronic illness, like MS, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, migraine (hey! that’s me!), heart disease, fibromyalgia, etc etc.  Let me post this press release so you can find out more about it and be involved…

Invisible Illness Week Offers Free Online Seminars Regarding College and Career

CONTACT: Lisa Copen, 858-486-4685 (voice mail)

SAN DIEGO — SEPT 2008 — When you are diagnosed with a chronic illness it can be easy to assume that your education or career will soon take a nose dive.  With the increasing technology, however, and options outside of traditional employment or education, your dreams don’t have to be put aside.  With nearly one in two people living with chronic illness in the USA, millions are learning how to find a professional path, despite their diagnosis.

National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week is September 8-14, and Monday through Friday is a live virtual conference, featuring twenty seminars via Blog Talk Radio at www.invisibleillness.com. Special guests will give a 30-minute presentation and then take questions from callers. Leading professionals in the field will speak on the following topics:

  • "College with Chronic Illness: How to Get Help and Respect from Administrators and Faculty" will be presented by Dr. Lynn Royster, the Director of the Chronic Illness Initiative at DePaul University’s School for New Learning, a unique program designed to help chronically ill students obtain a college education. Regardless of your age you will want to attend this to also hear about DePaul University’s program that allows you to attend college from the comfort of your home computer, and earn a real degree.
  • "Assess Yourself: Find the Job You Desire and Can Do Despite Illness Limitations" will be the topic by Rosalind Joffe, author of the new book, Women Work and Autoimmune Disease: Keep Working, Girlfriend! Rosalind, who has lived over thirty years with various illnesses, including multiple sclerosis, found her career as a coach for people who live with chronic illness.  Her business, cicoach.com, can do the same for others who want to thrive in their work, despite their illness.
  • "How to Get Paid to Blog" will be presented by Connie Roberts.  Connie writes three blogs, co-authors two blogs, and works for various companies as a sub-contractor doing paid reviews.  One of her blogs is called "My Chronic Life."  She will teach people with chronic illness how they can earn an income by working from home as a blogger.

See dates and times at www.invisibleillness.com for all seminars, which will be recorded and archived.  Many guests have donated free items or services, which will be given away in prize drawings.  Bloggers are invited to participate by blogging on invisible illness topics September 8, 2008 to kick off the week and to download the "I’m blogging for Invisible Illness Awareness" badge from www.invisbleillnessblog.com.

National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week was launched in 2002 by Lisa Copen, author of "Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend."  It is held annually in September and is sponsored by Rest Ministries, Inc.  This year’s co-sponsor for the event is Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness.

A bonus note: Many missionaries deal with invisible illness. Check out these posts from around the world.

Positions open: IT Admin and Facility Technician

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There are a couple of positions open at the CAM International head office in Dallas, Texas.  Just thought I’d throw this out in case there’s anyone who would like to serve in these ways:

  • IT Administrator (FT):  This position involves overseeing the support services at the office.  For more information, here’s the full job posting in pdf format.
  • Facility Technician (FT):  This position involves taking care of the grounds at the CAM complex – a handyman would fit in great here.  Here’s the job posting in pdf format.
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