the Glocal Trekker Blog

Ken Wellborn hosted an Easter event for UN diplomats and invited me to attend. It was a great celebration. His message was clear, powerful, and simple. Steve Green sang. His music is so confessional. He's a preacher who sings his sermon.

I sat at the table with Ambassador George Owuor, the DPR of Kenya, Ambassador Dr. Akec Khoc, DPR of Sudan, the Ambassador DPR of Nigeria, and Ambassador Thang, the DPR of Vietnam. We had a lot of fun. We spoke a little about politics in specific countries but more about needs and what can be done to serve the people in their countries. Water was such a big issue--go LIVING WATER!!!!!

I was very grateful the Vietnamese Ambassador DPR came. I thought it made a big statement to those of us who are Christians that he values us even though he may not be one. He was very kind and gracious, as are most Vietnamese. I know that Vietnam has its problems. But, I also know that Vietnam is trying to improve her situation. Enough people are talking about what they don't like. I want to talk about what I do like when I see progress moving in positive and healthy directions.

Most Christians on the far right have been lobbing bombs at the UN, and it is a mistake. There is no doubt about it--the UN has its faults and problems. If you did away with it and started something else, you'd still wind up with the same people, because the nations represented and the leaders present are the best their countries have to offer. The world's greatest gateway to the nations is right here in the U.S. If we really want to change the world for good, we should work with what we have, instead of trashing it all the time. Should the UN be reformed? I think so. Should it be done away with? Not at all--with what would you replace it?