On Haiti

When I heard that there had been an earthquake in Haiti, my immediate thought was “Oh no!” I haven’t really known what to write about it. I can analyze it theologically, but that won’t change the body count and my odds of getting it right don’t seem all that good.

I think I will just refer to two posts: Rachel Held Evans says We already failed Haiti. Duane Smith says Don’t Pray for Haiti, and begins his post with “Send money now.” He allows that you can pray later if you are so moved.

Which reminds me of a pastor I once heard teaching. With reference to prayer and action he said: “Prayer is not a substitute for anything else, and nothing else is a substitute for prayer.

So as you’re able (and inclined), do all of the above!