We have all witnessed and discussed the devastation that occurred in Haiti over the past week.  The death toll and extensive destruction that this series of earthquakes have rendered is unheard of until now.  The loss is immeasurable.  And while this is reason for solemn reflection, it has also been a time of solid reaction.  And as the catastrophe in Haiti has lead to endless empathy and question, it has also lead to prompt action and inspiring levels of help and service that, to wit, have not been seen in a long, long time.

I suppose it’s easy to get cynical and jaded when things like this happen.  We question God about the why’s and question one another about the how’s.

How do we respond?  How do we understand all of this?  How can I help?  How can we, as individuals, make any difference?

In a culture of super-heroes, CEO’s, sports stars, and celebrities, we really have a hard time grasping onto the idea that a huge group of people doing small things on individual levels can make substantial impacts.  We rely on individuals doing singular, mind-blowing things that aren’t common or realistic in order to see change happen.  We wait for the game-changers.  The heroes.  The saviors.   Read More→