Life-saving, last-minute gifts for hard-to-please journogeeks

Over at Baptists Today, Tony Cartledge recommends lasting, potentially life-saving gifts for those in greatest need:

Thinking of donkeys and other livestock that may (or may not) have been in or near the stable when Jesus was born, I'm reminded that millions of people across the globe have no donkey in their stable or chicken in their pot. Often, however, a brace of hens or ducks, a couple of goats, a heifer or a draft animal could go a long way toward lifting people from the edge of starvation.

If you need to grab a last-minute gift -- or if you're just inspired to do so -- you can honor a friend or loved one by giving a pig, a goat, or even a water buffalo in their honor by visiting Heifer International's website. There, you can browse a gift catalog, send a donation that could save hungry lives, and print out an instant gift card or send an e-message to the person you want to honor.

If you're still trying to think of something for either of us, please do that. In fact, give a breeding pair of animals if you can.