What’s going on in Russia?
In lieu of the recent decisions by the Russian government regarding inter-country adoptions of Russian orphans, I would like to turn your attention to some great advocates and friends of Patch Our Planet. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is on the front lines of this fight and are equipped to make a difference in […]
My Message to Newtown
Like many of you, I was rocked with the news of what happened in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012. And, like many of you, I have been struggling to process such an evil act on innocent little lives. I have 2 children. It hit close to home for me. This past week has been […]
12 Reasons I do what I do on 12/12/12
12 – Every denomination agrees that orphans should be taken care of. 11– The church has been silent for too long. 10– Church leaders need guidance and simple solutions to lead their churches with confidence. 9– I feel compelled to speak up for children […]
Patch Our Planet video at White House
About a year ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to speak on an International Adoption Panel during National Adoption Month.
Wish I Could Do More
These are some images from the past year that act as a reminder to me that I am not doing enough. Sometimes I feel like the guy standing next to a cliff…..well, I’ll get to that in a minute.
Business & the Cause of the Fatherless – Part I
We are beginning a two part series on how businesses can practically take up the cause of the fatherless. The great tips below come from Greg Buzek at Retail Orphan Initiative – http://www.retailroi.org/Fortunately, there is a movement of generosity happening in the corporate world. Not only is there a benefit for the supported charities, but there is a great win awaiting […]
The Unthinkable is Happening Again
Back in 1994, the unthinkable happened. Rwanda lost 1 million people in 100 days. As I listened this week to a representative from the Rwandan government recount the atrocities committed in their country, I could not help but lose a little hope. It seems that so many work to do so much good and then […]
Happy 1st Birthday Patch Our Planet!
Can we make one simple request on our birthday? This Friday, April 27th, we want to advocate on behalf of orphans by raising awareness to the number of orphans in our world. There are over 143 million. So, we are asking you to go to our Facebook Fan Page and wish Patch Our Planet a […]
Do you have a ‘Generous Eye’?
By now you have probably seen this house. It’s actually a guest house. It is the home of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan from United Arab Emirates. You really should see the rest of the house and property. It’s pretty much unmatched. You can see the link here (after you read the rest of the blog!): […]
What I really want…
I have to admit. I am dying a little on the inside…..again. Every year around the time of the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA., I die a little. You see, this is THE most incredible place on the planet to me. I love golf. I love golf courses. It is like the serenity of the […]
