Rodent Regatta

”I now believe that I know why God is blessing this book in such an unusual way. It is more than just a message that God wants to get out to everyone(which is huge). I now also see that God is using this phenomena to expand the platform for us to mobilize thousands of local churches for global world missions through the PEACE plan.

Right now about 5,000 more churches are doing the 40 Days of Purpose campaign, and now the program has been adopted by corporations (like Coke and Walmart) sports teams (like the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers, NASCAR drivers, and the LPGA) schools, civic clubs, and even prisons. Last week, Paul Harvey told everyone to go buy a copy of PDL on his ABC radio broadcast. He said ”This is one of the most insightful books I’ve ever read and I will read it again…and again…and again.” In 2004 we expect over 15,000 more churches to participate.”

Rick Warren
November, 2003

Rick Warren’s idea has been on my mind all day. I posted the first entry about it very hurriedly this morning. Reflecting on what he’s suggesting – complete with a methodology – I see hope. For some time now, I’ve felt the world was spiraling in a direction and at a pace that was unstoppable.

Things that have concerned me most recently include:

• What does Al Qaeda know that makes them willing to start terrorists’ attacks in the country that is their primary source of funding?
• Why must all of American politics give into the mudslinging, big-money and take-no-prisoners style of campaign rhetoric only to take office and make decisions that perpetuate big government?
• Why are all religious denominations in such a state of disarray and infighting?
• Why has Israel been able to restrain itself from an all-out pursuit of Palestine’s leaders, territory and terrorists?
• Are things as bleak as they seem or am I simply getting old?
• Why are so many people afraid for Mel Gibson’s movie to tell history as it happened?
• What is the world’s greatest need in times such as these?