Now that the Nobel Peace Prize committee has awarded the prize to someone who hasn’t actually done anything to bring about peace in any meaningful manner, I realized, quite excitedly, that this opens the prize up to a whole new population of nominees. So, I thought I’d list ten nominations for the upcoming 2010 Nobel Peace Prize that are as deserving, if not more deserving, than the recent winner to win the prize and take home $1.4 million dollars (not in order of merit):
1. Christy and Me: Why not? Seriously…we have actually taken four mission trips to Brazil with Gospel for Brazil. We have spent almost two full months in Brazil spreading peace and goodwill to the people of Brazil. We share the Truth of Christ with them, hug them, love on them, feed them, clothe them and even cry with them. Not to mention how involved we are with the Seed of Hope Child Sponsorship Initiative that feeds hungry (very) children and assists with their basic medical and educational needs. I’ve already got some ideas on how to spend the money. It’ll be like winning the lottery.
2. Joe and Arimar Carr: As deserving as we might be, I think Joe and Arimar beat us out by a fraction. Joe and Arimar founded Gospel for Brazil, have assisted in a church plant in Wilmington, NC and devote themselves full-time to bringing peace and light into people’s lives. They have definitely improved our lives and brought some spiritual peace to us. Go Joe and Arimar! I’m behind you Bro and Sis! And don’t forget that we were your friends before you won it…hint, hint!
3. Billy Graham: Millions and Millions have been brought to salvation in Christ through Billy Graham, changing their lives here on this earth as well as eternally. It’s really no telling how many people have been saved and how many lives have been filled with love, hope and peace because of his selfless servanthood to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
4. Sophie: Who’s Sophie? Well duh! She’s our cat. Why limit it to humans. She has blessed our home with a lot of peace and love since joining the family last year. You ought to see how she makes my wife smile. And she cuddles good too!
5. Mickey Mouse: Isn’t this one a “no-brainer”. This dude is loved by the entire world and he just makes me smile. I just feel all peaceful inside thinking about him.
6. Tyler Hansbrough: Man, seeing him dunk all over Dook for four years and then cut down the nets after winning the National Championship this year was awesome. Definitely filled us and Tar Heels nation with a sense of peace….and domination. And doesn’t the nickname, “Psycho T” have a peaceful ring to it (well…probably not for dooky fans.)
7. Dean Smith: Heck….he invented basketball and won a lot of basketball games as the Tar Heels head coach. There’s just something peaceful and goodwillnaturish about that.
8. Michael Jordan: Watching him play basketball and dominate the game was like watching peace in action. Add in that he’s a Tar Heel and that says it all.
9. Mr. Rogers: Think about it…when he welcomes you to the neighborhood and asks, “Won’t you be my neighbor?”, don’t you just feel the love and peace inside? I think we should go around this week asking people if they want to be our neighbor. Wow! That screams of goodwill, peace and cheer.
10. Jesus Christ: Really, I saved the best and greatest for last. You see, Christ still LIVES!!!!! He’s as real as the air you breathe or the ground you walk on. Seriously, who has done more for world and mankind peace other than Jesus. No one. He IS love, hope and peace. Yea, this one is easy. Thank you Jesus for bringing such an awesomely, heavenly, supernatural peace into our lives.
So, who do you think is most deserving?
