No surprises here
Louisiana residents gave churches higher marks than government agencies in responding to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and most prefer that the federal government control rebuilding funds rather than local officials, according to a Louisiana State University study.


Tools of the Trade
Jordon Cooper has a fine list Internet tools -- most free.


Ethiopia in chaos
The situation in Ethiopia is underreported in the West and is deteriorating. I'm sure this must be stressing Don Johnson out. Don is a part of our church and our early Monday morning men's prayer group. He lived in Ethiopia for years when he worked with the WHO. In retirement he has traveled there a couple of times a year to help with the planning of several projects -- including the development of a university in partnership with Cal State Stanislaus. But everything is once again up in the air. Frustrating. Pray for peace.