Round-up of Books for Changemakers in the 2025 New Year

by Elisa | Jan 12, 2025 | Being World Changers

There have been a few justice-related books I've wanted to review for you as I believe they have incredible value for us Changemakers. Even if you don't read these books for Changemakers, learning about them, following the authors, and listening to interviews about...

January Social Good Awareness, Advocacy, and Activism Days

by Elisa | Jan 9, 2025 | Being World Changers

Want to make doing good easier? Take advantage of the resources out there during the month through January's themes and advocacy days. Instead of reinventing the wheel, we simply join in with what is already out there. This reduces a lot of the stress, overwhelm, and...

Five Steps To Begin Restful Changemaking

by Elisa | Nov 25, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Fully Alive, Giving Back, Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Productivity

A Path for Restful Changemaking: I'm not shy about my story of burnout while having my life revolve around changemaking. But how did I move out of that onto a more restful and sustainable path for changemaking? For those looking for some guidance to pivot the way they...

How To Be Intentional the Middle of the Fall

by Elisa | Oct 30, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Giving Back, Leadership, Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth

How can we be intentional in the middle of it all? We can living purposefully in seasons of change! Hi Changemakers! This coming week might feel significant for you if you are an American. It is a big week for me, too—today is my three year anniversary since my life...

Justice-Minded Kids Book Release!

by Elisa | Aug 2, 2024 | Being World Changers

I am excited to announce that Justice-Minded Kids has been released this July, 2024! I can't wait for this book to get into the hands of the right teachers, parents and caregivers. I believe Justice-Minded Kids: Bite-sized challenges to empower kids to practice...

The Life Mapping Workbook Release!

by Elisa | Aug 2, 2024 | Being World Changers

Guess what? After originally being written in 2016, a then a few revisions, The Life Mapping Workbook has been officially launched as a book this June 2024! It is all about be who you’re meant to be so you can make the difference you’re born to make! Get The Life...

Social Justice For the Sensitive Soul – Justice Daily S3E6

by Elisa | Jun 26, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Justice Daily Interview, Leadership, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

Have you ever felt like you didn't fit the model for classic activism? That you were too empathetic, too normal, too interested in technology, or too sensitive to engage in social change? It's probably way many people don't relate to the term "activist," even if they...

How To Be An Advocate When You Don’t Know Where You Stand: On Palestine/Israel

by Elisa | Jun 13, 2024 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Children-in-Need, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Human Rights, Love Your Neighbor, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

How do we engage in advocacy when we don't know where we stand on a social issue? One of the most divisive topics right now is what is going down in the Middle East, specifically between Palestine and Israel. It is a good example of how people respond (or don't...

Connecting With and Caring For Diverse Cultures with Dr. Michelle Reyes on Justice Daily S3E2

by Elisa | May 26, 2024 | Adventure, Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Create Awareness, Justice Daily Interview, Leadership, Love Your Neighbor, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States, Ways to Make a Difference, Your Voice on Racism

How do we connect with and care about diverse cultures, especially when others we know don’t care?

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!

Children-in-Need, Clean Water, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Global Health, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Human Rights, Poverty, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States

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!

Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking

Everyday People Doing Something About Human Trafficking And Refugees

Can an everyday person make a difference for refugees? Yep. They can! Just as I’ve seen it...

Leadership

A New Year, They Said: A Poem for Changemakers in January

Its a New Year, and with it, demands for volunteering, ministry, activism, and more more more! This satirical poem addresses giving from fullness and restful changemaking

Spiritual Discipleship

When Our Best Yes Meets Humble Service: When Should Changemakers Clean Toilets?

Often Changemakers find themselves doing the faithful background service of doing things like changing toilets. How to we balance our "best yes" with humility?

Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Productivity

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