The earthquake in China and the cyclone in Myanmar seem like they're a world away.

These New York Times pictures do a great job of bringing these tragedies up close and personal.

We need to not turn the dial.

We need to allow our hearts to break. So they begin to beat as God's own heart does.

Click on these links and ask God to speak to you about people outside our comfort zones.

• China earthquake

• More on China earthquake

• Myanmar cyclone