You may not have heard of Alfredo Moser, a Brazilian inventor, but his creation in now in way over one million homes. As the inventor of the Moser lamp, he has literally transformed the lives of millions. Using a simple plastic bottle, a little bit of bleach and some resin, he created a lightbulb that uses no electricity but develops the same output as a 40-60 watt lightbulb.
The inventor in a slum may have an incredible idea, but will most likely never get the opportunity to develop it… They will probably also have an abiding sense that no one believes in them.
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Leaders from Cinnamon Network International launch a new campaign, #Hilarity4Health, which will see Christian comedian Tom Elliott entertaining people across the organisation’s online platforms. While the UK starts to see light at the end of the tunnel following this week’s announcements, restrictions will remain for a number of months; while other countries have yet to announce new measures.
Matt Bird comments: “There is an increase in hope as vaccines are rolled out, but it is still a difficult time for many people mentally. These fun sessions and our #Hilarity4Health and #FridayFunFeature online campaign allows churches and Christians share their hope in a fun way.”
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Christian entrepreneurs are being challenged to lead an outbreak of the spirit of enterprise to help replace jobs being lost during the coronavirus pandemic. The Spirit of Enterprise wants to encourage people to use their God-given gifts of enterprise by backing faith-inspired entrepreneurs with coaching, connections and capital.
Its launch follows a huge reaction to an article written by Matt Bird in The Times in which he called for “an outbreak of something greater than a virus”.
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