Stock market

With the stock market reeling this week and scrambling to recover its losses, some of us may feel a bit edgy about finances.

I've found a healthy alternative to worrying. It's called KIVA, which is an organization that has been set up to help people in under-developed areas of the world set up their own businesses.

I read about a young single woman in Samoa called Naomi who wants to set up her own home business making popsicles for local school kids. She works in the fields pulling up roots during the day and at night dreams about owning her own popsicle stand near the school. You can read her story at the following website

http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=15722

I loaned her $25 via the KIVA website this evening - a loan that will be paid back in 14 months. I can then use the $25 to sponsor someone else. It's like recycling money or giving a gift that always gives.

Have a look at Naomi's page and see what you think - if everyone who reads these devotionals was to loan $25 tomorrow, Naomi could go into business for herself next month.

Thanks for your precious time. God bless you all.