Comments on: The Power Of One

By: Nice School Children photos

Nice School Children photos — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:20:39 +0000

[...] can read through about this pay a visit to at http://www.bradruggles.com/2010/03/05/the-electricity-of-a single-two/. Read through posts from my entire Compassion Kenya Trip at [...]

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:16:51 +0000

Good on you for wanting to help alleviate suffering in the world, but having just read about “Compassion” I must say I don’t support linking religious messages with charity. Why do Christians feel the need to find the poorest people, give them a tiny bit of charity, and then preach to them until they succumb (since, according to the Compassion page I just read, sharing the gospel is the most important thing)?

It’s probably obvious that I’m an atheist, but don’t dismiss my comment because of that. I support charity in all forms, just not in places where people are too poor, uneducated and unable to prevent western religion from wiping out their local beliefs and modifying their culture. Your belief system tells you to spread it, but please just consider what that spreading costs. I know you think your message brings profound good, but just think about the costs – thousands of years of their own history and culture is modified because some well-meaning white guys show up with bags full of hope and money.

Besides this, I must say your blog design is absolutely gorgeous. I can’t stop looking at it! Nicely done!

By: whittakerwoman

whittakerwoman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:17:24 +0000

My heart is so full to see you get the vision! So happy you were able to go! H

By: Cassie

Cassie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:59:35 +0000

Brad! i just want to say thank you for sharing this amazing story, i am one of the kids that sponsors Samuel and to hear about him gives me hope. It blows me away that i get to experience things like this at the age of 15.I cant explain how GOD works but i think this story gives all of us a little guess. He truly can save lives…and thats exactly what he did for Samuel. Thank you for loving Samuel and thank you for sharing this story with me.

Love always, Cassie

By: alece

alece — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:51:59 +0000

i LOVE the pictures of you and samuel and his hand in yours!

By: Mela Kamin

Mela Kamin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:29:19 +0000

love how you put that … standing in for them – indeed, you are and shining a light on the need for more people to step up and step out … bless your trip

By: Roberta Moffatt

Roberta Moffatt — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:25:06 +0000

Thank you for your posts and keeping us informed on the children. You have me in tears over Samuel and his family. Thank you for being there for us that can’t be there. I’m writing my little girl, Leah Nyumbera, this weekend.

By: Mike Hailey

Mike Hailey — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:10:29 +0000

THANK YOU for allowing all of ‘us’ the opportunity to ‘travel’ alongside you on this remarkable journey. Your words, and the beautiful pictures, convey your heart for Compassion and allow us to see God’s hands at work in the lives of those you meet.

Keep up the good work! What you are doing on this trip will most assuredly make a difference in countless lives around the world.

God bless you all!

By: Robbie

Robbie — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:40:10 +0000

Wonderful post! Thank you for sharing!

By: Tania

Tania — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:08:27 +0000

Which child development center was this? I am really enjoying your blog and photos. Praying that many children get sponsored through this trip. We have one in Uganda and one in Tanzania for now. I have two correspondent children also. One of them is in Kenya at All Saints Anglican KE 555