Awesome to see the new blog of Brad Stine taking shape. Yes, he is a well known comedian who is "out" both as a Christian and conservative. Yes, he is a writer on, as he says, a 'mission to America' that (not unlike Bono) is aimed at stimulating brave and honest discussion between us about faith and spirituality. Oh, and yes, he has excellent live DVDs for sale that you will want to own, and others to give as caring gifts to friends. But now he is a Blogger too! And causing controversy, as is the wont of every comedian, and as it should be. Amen.
Excellent to see my friend Gerald Atwine's new blog from Kampala, Uganda. In Uganda you would refer to him as Atwine (at-tween-nay) Gerald. A young, talented administrator, speaker, author and playright - he works for the Seattle-based NGO Sister Schools. Gerald represents many new and exciting things about Africa today - he is certainly emblematic of the kind of sustainable strategy that awesome world-wide organizations like World Vision seek to establish where they work around the globe. While in Uganda for almost three weeks this Spring, I spent ten to twelve hours a day with Gerald. People get to know each other that way. And Gerald impressess, mightily.
Gerald and Brad are actually quite a bit alike. Both are outwardly the 'class clown' and you find yourself cut-up by their humor (or humour, right Gerald?). And both are deep into the logic of thought. Both are people for whom ideas matter - strongly.
And both men are deeply committed Christians who are putting themselves out there and risking much with their lives - and wouldn't have it any other way. God has given them each a calling - and we would do well to hear what God is saying through them.
Because both are on a "mission" to America.
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