Just A Minute

Here's a book that makes me shout one loud "Yes!", Just A Minute by Wess Stafford.

Wess Stafford is the CEO and president of Compassion International and since I'm founder and president of Orphans First, what could be more appropriate than to read and promote such a life-impacting book?

Just A Minute is a compilation of true stories and testimonies of people—ordinary people, celebrities and historical figures—whose lives were impacted for good or bad by someone who took “just a minute” to build them up or tear them down through words, action or attitude. The author also showcases the immeasurable reward experienced by those who pour encouragement, godly direction, affection, inspiration, hope . . . into the heart of a child.

You can see the trailer and read my complete review of Just A Minute here in The Examiner.

Read my review. More importantly, read this book. It could change your life and the life of children.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © February 2012

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Heartache for Haiti

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world with thousands are orphaned, beautiful children. Since the recent catastrophe, thousands more are orphaned. Thousands injured. Thousands starving. Haiti’s plight is desperate.

So what are we gonna do?

You can sleep too much, eat too much, watch too much TV, do too much computer stuff -- BUT you can NEVER pray too much. Never. That answers part of the question as to what we’re to do: Pray!

For years subscribers to the Orphans First Prayer Chain have prayed over Haitian adoptions. We have watched God move and bring precious children home to their forever families. Adopting a child in Haiti often takes between 3 and 5 years. Let’s pray God uses this tragic disaster to open up adoptions and make them easier – at least for godly parents.

Orphans First has supported several orphanages in Haiti over the years and more recently a feeding program in Port-au-Prince. By God’s grace, we plan to increase this support.

For those wanting to help orphans in Haiti, and who want their money to be used in a God-fearing manner to help children, send your tax-deductible gift by using the donate button on the Orphans First website. Details are also on the site.

Orphans First is a non-profit organization helping hurting children through Christ—one by one.

On another note, you can hear me being interviewed about my parenting book, Heaven Help Me Raise These Children! on The Authors Show (under Christian Authors section) today on Monday Jan.18, 2010.

I’m praying about going to Haiti. For now, I must remind myself: I can only do what I can do. God, please help me to either accept that or to do more. Still, Lord Jesus, help us do more to help Haiti.

"I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!" (Psalm 27:13-14).

Thanks for your prayers.

blessings,
Janey

Janey L. DeMeo M.A.
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How does the largest animal sacrifice relate to Orphans First?

What does the largest animal sacrifice in the world, Orphans First and tonight’s event here in Southern California have in common?

Recently, 250, 000 animals – including many bulls and lambs – were recently slaughtered in Nepal in some cruel frenzified ritual to appease one of the 300, 000 Hindu gods. Yep, this goddess requires blood.

And so does the real, Living God. Only He shed His own blood so that we could be free from the guilt of sin. The Lamb of God – Jesus, God’s son -- yielded His life to sacrifice so we could be saved by choosing Him. That is indeed freedom.

But what does this have to do with our special event tonight? Or with the work of Orphans First? To find out, read my latest article in Assist News Services.

Thank you for stopping by. New post again in a few days.

Janey L. DeMeo M.A.
Copyright © December 2009

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