Do you ever wonder how to balance joy at the good things with sorrow at the bad? I have a great wife, a quiver full of cool kiddos and work that I love. But I’m also aware that lots of gut-wrenching stuff is going down every day. I’ve not solved this to my satisfaction (Let me know if you have.), but I’m compelled to share some good news today. Three “good news’s,” in fact:
1. Mogadishu is being rebuilt.
The capital of the perennially broken state of Somalia is taking steps toward recovery. While al Shabab continues to wreak havoc, infrastructure investments and improved security builds hope for a new day. Happily, the reconstruction has opened doors for Somali women serving as engineers and project managers.
2. The New York Declaration
“Seventeen countries, plus the 22-member Arab League and the entire European Union,” signed a document agreeing on three things: The Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023 was evil, that Hamas should turn over their weapons and power to the Palestinian Authority and that the path to peace in the Middle East includes a two state solution.
3. Joshua Project launches fresh Adopt a People effort!
“People Group Adoption is a commitment to prayer, advocacy, and partnership. It’s about seeing entire communities transformed by the gospel—especially in places where Jesus is not yet known.” Let’s do it!
If you’ve got a good news or two, I’d be happy to have you share them with me.