Beyond Herodias: Kingdom of Forgiveness

by Elisa | Sep 5, 2019 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Identity, Safe Spaces, Spiritual Discipleship

What does forgiveness look like? Elisa Johnston speaks about two different singers, the kingdom of forgiveness, and how to forgive.

Awareness of Trauma Within the Church to Overcome It

by Elisa | Sep 1, 2019 | Create Awareness, Fully Alive, Hard Conversations, Human Trafficking, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces, Sex Trafficking, Spiritual Discipleship, United States, Women's Empowerment, Your Stories

No one really likes to talk much about trauma (like abuse or trafficking), including the everyday people who make up Christian churches. However, this can't continue. Why? There are hurt individuals coming to the Church for healing from trauma. There are already many...

Creatively Leading and Making a Difference as a Change-Making Mama

by Elisa | Sep 1, 2019 | Being World Changers, Family & Relationships, Leadership, Your Stories

MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH CREATIVITY I was honored to be interviewed by The Most Creative Thing where I got to share all things about being a creative in not such typical ways (like leading people to make a difference in the...

The Most Challenging Random Act of Kindness That Made Me Love My Enemies #KindnessQuest

by Elisa | Aug 29, 2019 | Adventure, Busy Moms, Family & Relationships, Kindness, Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Love Your Neighbor, Personal Growth, Raising Kids, Ways to Make a Difference

What do you do when someone leaves you down and out? Can you really love your enemies? This Kindness Quest taught me more.

Talking With Your Kids About Refugees With the #ThreetoFlee Challenge By World Relief

by Elisa | Aug 3, 2019 | Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Create Awareness, Family & Relationships, Good Charities, Raising Kids, Refugees and Immigration

Once I began talking with my kids about refugees with the #ThreeToFlee challenge by World Relief that I realized this conversation was long overdo.

12 Point Quickie Summary of the 2019 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report

by Elisa | Jul 30, 2019 | Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, United States

2019 Trafficking in Persons Report Every year, the global world comes out with a fat book looking at all available data, trends, and facts about human trafficking in the world. On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (thanks UN for such a long title), I am...

How Can I Help You? 2019 Summer Survey

by Elisa | Jul 25, 2019 | Ways to Make a Difference

Hi friends! How Can I Help You? *This might contain affiliate links if Average Advocate thinks highly of another's product/service. Average Advocate can potentially receive a small commission from some sellers if you buy from them, but using these links does not...

Breathe Please: Recovering From a Near Death Experience

by Elisa | Jul 21, 2019 | Family & Relationships, Hard Conversations, Identity, Spiritual Discipleship

Last week I almost died when I had lung failure. As I am recovering from my near death experience I’m having to learn to breathe – breathe please – be a boss at life, overcome false guilt and process suffering with community and proskuneō worship.

Ready To Move Mountains? (Thanks Dr. Seuss)

by Elisa | Jul 16, 2019 | Identity, Life Purpose

What are three ways to begin moving mountains in your life to make a difference in the world?

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

Understanding Terms for Poor Nations vs. Rich Nations

Terms of Poverty Whether in public political addresses or in pleas from non-profits, we have all heard some of these terms thrown around at some point or another. But just because we can infer their general meaning, I...