Back to Normal?

Its been a few days now that we have returned from the Philippines and India and I'm feeling that things are returning to normal. Hmmmm? Is this a good thing? If returning to normal means that I'm falling back into that dangerous attitude of apathy and complacency meaning that my heart slowly hardens to the needs of people around me and I get an "I don't care" attitude, I don't want to return to normal! If our lives revolve around us getting more, not being content with what we have, desiring the newest gadgets or toys, is this what life is all about? Mother Teresa, what a woman! She saw a need and decided that she was going to give her life away so that the need she saw would be met. Is this kind of lifestyle workable in our culture? Are there people that give their lives away so that others can improve?

Here is a pic of some property that might be available to purchase so that a childrens home and facility can be developed in India. It's about an acre, on a good road, close to public schools and accessable by public transportation. The asking price is $11,000.00 US dollars. Those of you that run across this blog, I ask that you ask God to help us to purchase this land so that we can impact the lives of children in this area. As you look at this pic, can you see the buildings? the play ground? the accomodations of a vibrant ministry? Look hard and you will see it with your eyes of faith. What a joy it is to serve others!