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WorldChanging: Another World Is Here: Beyond Microcredit, Part II

WorldChanging: Another World Is Here: Beyond Microcredit, Part II WorldChanging.com has been the most source of inspirational news I've found. According this site I have a lot to look forward to in Brazil when throw some of my time into bridging Christian ministry with all the great initiatives already in circulation like this one on Microcredit.

Short-Term Mission Trips

Short-Term Mission Trips Looking to add some adventure to your life? Take part in a short-term mission trip. Visit exciting places and meet interesting people while sharing the Good News. Have an experience you will never forget!

YWAM: Youth With A Mission.

After reading "Is It Really You, God?" by Loren Cunningham I solidified my drive to serve with this organization. Launched in the 1960's YWAM has become one of the largest missionary organizations in the world all based on getting young people out there to share their faith. I can't wait for my turn!

I Got Fired!

For those of you who don't know already, I got fired! Here's the email I sent out on April 5, the day I got fired: SUBJECT: Praise Report: I got fired! =) My boss called me into his office today to let me know that things are not working out with me at TMA. He said it was obvious that I had talent but even more obvious that I wasn't motivated to do my work. Praise God!! Why am I so thankful? I've known since last year that working at TMA was going to be my last technical job. I just had know idea when, and what God was calling me to do. I stayed with the job because I saw it as an avenue to become financially independent in a few years and then move onto full-time ministry without having to worry about money. I didn't know if that was the right thing to do but it made sense. So I've been wondering for years now when I should go all the way. That question got answered today. I'm still trying to justify why I spent the last three years of my life writin

Youth Venture Knows When to Start Social Entrepreneurship

youthventure I talked with the mid-Atlantic director of Youth Venture, Sarah Soloman, the other week and discovered what an awesome concept this organization is. Part of the Ashoka umbrella of organizations its mission is to offer startup support for young people who want to solve social problems in their community. Youth Venture embodies the simple wisdom that if people get used to taking initiative on these issues when they are in their teens then they are far more likely to carry that initiative into adulthood.

Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh Receive $25 Million NSF Grant To Create Center Focusing on the Science of Learning

Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh Receive $25 Million NSF Grant To Create Center Focusing on the Science of Learning Tell me if this coincidence? I just got back from a trip to Pittsburgh to see if I want to move there and here is an article that CMU (a Pittsburgh based university) is starting a center for the very reason I went into Computer Science in the first place.