Everyday People Doing Something About Human Trafficking And Refugees

by Elisa | Jan 15, 2021 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Create Awareness, Fair Trade Products, Family & Relationships, Human Trafficking, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Productivity, Raising Kids, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, Socially Conscious Brands, Ways to Make a Difference

Can an everyday person make a difference for refugees? Yep. They can! Just as I've seen it happen time and time again with everyday people doing something about human trafficking, I am happy to say everyday people can also help refugees. Last year I was thinking about...

Excavation – Farewell 2020!

by Elisa | Jan 1, 2021 | Fully Alive, Hard Conversations, Identity, Leadership, Live Intentionally, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Recovery, Safe Spaces, Spiritual Discipleship, Stuff of the Heart

Well, we just celebrated the East Coast NYC Ball drop. In California (You've gotta love that three hour time difference when you want to go to bed early!). It was complete with with sparkling apple cider and thrilled kids--especially the youngest who kept toasting his...

Responses When You’re Privileged

by Elisa | Dec 27, 2020 | Art of Advocacy, Leadership, Personal Growth, Seeking Justice

Are you privileged in one way or another? If so, you’ve probably experienced one of the three main responses to privilege.

Art of Advocacy: When Faith Buckles & Pouring From Empty

by Elisa | Nov 29, 2020 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers

If your faith is buckling, you are feeling drained, burning-out, or empty — this is how to overcome

Want to Bring Freedom to the Exploited (Right Now)?

by Elisa | Nov 14, 2020 | Being World Changers, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

Ready to do something about exploitation now? Help us find partners or volunteer for Blackout Trafficking!

What types of financial help Are available During the pandemic?

by Elisa | Nov 7, 2020 | Being World Changers, Poverty, Seeking Justice, United States, Ways to Make a Difference

What types of financial help are available during this pandemic? Valentina shares her expertise to empower you to help others and why she cares.

Five Reasons to Keep Voting (Even When You Lose)

by Elisa | Nov 3, 2020 | Being World Changers, Human Rights, Seeking Justice, United States, Ways to Make a Difference, Women's Empowerment

Is it still worth it to vote, even when you will lose? Here are 5 good reasons to keep voting as justice advocates!

Roar: Your Voice and Voting

by Elisa | Oct 25, 2020 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Discipleship Tools, Hard Conversations, Leadership, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, Spiritual Discipleship, United States, Ways to Make a Difference

Competition tells us we have no voice. Or that only one of us has a voice.

But we all have a voice. Let’s let it roar.

Rest Becomes A RHYTHM

by Elisa | Oct 16, 2020 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Fully Alive, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Safe Spaces

I want a strong cup of chocolate ice cream and to cuddle in these pillows! I used to enjoy things like this, but I still wouldn't necessarily be able to rest. But after burning out, rest has become a rhythm for me as I live more intentionally. Let's get real: we all...

Adventure

Swamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights

Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...

Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids

Identity Crisis #3467 – My Messy Beautiful

The other day, my daughter was excitedly expressing her admiration of the teachers and helpers at her school. I usually resist the temptation to to ask my kids what they want to be when they grow up because at some point in my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

What to Do With that Blasted Holy Discontent (I used to be a radical)

I used to be a radical. I used to be a radical–until I wasn’t. After high school, I...

Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands

10 Ethical Fair Trade Gifts Under $10

Ever have a hard time finding cheap ethically made, sustainable and socially good gifts to give? Check out these 10 ethical fair trade gifts under $10!