My hero. The Carter Center does a whole lot more than Guinea Worm eradication. Their annual report came out just last week, or at least that’s when I got my copy in the mail. For those in a position to do some charitable giving and want to be sure your money is being put to good use, you could do a lot worse than setting up an annual donation to the Carter Center (no matter the size).
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and...
Might not have been our best president although he was unfairly maligned in many ways, but he damned sure was one of the finest men to be president. My Sil, who was director of the national park in Plains for a while, thinks very highly of him.
Every now and then I hear about a Christian who truly lives as Christ did, and as I would imagine him living in today's world. Jimmy Carter is one of those rare individuals. So many of the people he touched were those the rest of the world wouldn't touch. We need more Jimmy Carters in this world.