An Average World Changer’s Identity

by Elisa | Feb 8, 2016 | Art of Advocacy, Hard Conversations, Identity, Spiritual Discipleship, Stuff of the Heart

What motivates you? Find out by using this free Core Identities Worksheet! A few weeks ago I was thrilled to have the opportunity to hang-out with some great ladies at my new church in San Diego, Family Life Christian Fellowship. I was particularly excited...

Present Age Ministries & LBD Project February 2016

by Elisa | Feb 2, 2016 | Good Charities, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, United States

Although the majority of us are doing LBD Project 2016 in March, one group, with Present Age Ministries, has already begun! These quick starters are being led by an old friend of mine, Sarah. Sarah (Journal of Souls) When we first met, Sarah and I probably...

Action Idea: Collecting Baby Carriers for Syrian Refugees

by Elisa | Jan 26, 2016 | Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Children-in-Need, Refugees and Immigration, Ways to Make a Difference

***Updated Summer 2016: Due to the incredible response of donated of baby carriers in combination with the demographic changes in the region as the borders closed in Greece, Baby Boxes are becoming a greater need than collecting baby carriers for Syrian Refugees....

Action: Red Sand Project Creating Awareness for Human Trafficking

by Elisa | Jan 14, 2016 | Create Awareness, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Ways to Make a Difference, Your Stories

This post on the Red Sand Project was written by long-time friend of mine, Kassie Hill. She usually writes at Mi Vida Loca, where she talks about her life, spirituality and books. She recently moved out to California in a broken, old minivan as she, her husband and...

New Infographic for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

by Elisa | Jan 9, 2016 | Create Awareness, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, United States, Ways to Make a Difference

January is for Creating Awareness What do you associate January with? Wicked Blizzards? New Year's hangovers? Resolutions and their slam-dunk failures? Or do you see these things in a positive light--intricate snowflakes, new beginnings, and delightful challenges?...

A Dialogue With Deceit

by Elisa | Jan 2, 2016 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Art of Advocacy, Hard Conversations, Identity, Stuff of the Heart

Inside my head where the lies we believe thrive: I make a difference. Prove it. I influence others? You do? Like I said, prove it. Well, I have a community. I belong. You only kinda have a community. Would they...

Art of Advocacy: Burning Down the House

by Elisa | Dec 21, 2015 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Family & Relationships, Spiritual Discipleship, Stuff of the Heart

Is it possible I really left my car unlocked and on for two hours while I was at an event? That was probably the worst on my list of horrible accidents I've managed to accomplish the last few months. I've have a collection of others: I left my oven on, burning...

Ten Causes to Give to Generously

by Elisa | Dec 2, 2015 | Art of Advocacy, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

A couple years ago, I was asked by a wonderful individual who are the top ten charities we give to and why. Although I wrote this post right away, I never published it. But now I realize I needed to answer it differently, although just slightly--what are our top ten...

Should We Participate in Operation Christmas Child?

by Elisa | Nov 21, 2015 | Children-in-Need, Create Awareness, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Ways to Make a Difference

I've been doing Operation Christmas Child (OCC) for years and have encouraged you guys to join me doing it many times. Recently I was sent a post listing Seven Reasons Not to Participate in Operation Christmas Child, challenging our assumptions about this action idea....

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

Responding to Injustice With Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn

Do our responses to social issues reflect trauma responses? If so, how can we help ourselves to help others better?

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

Spectrum of Belief About Justice Issues: Art of Advocacy

Not everyone shares the same beliefs, so using the Spectrum of Belief graph helps us to have healthy conversations about justice that aren't so black and white.

Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking

How Stories Heal Us and Prevent Burnout for World Changers

Working through our own stories and triggers are essential as we make a difference if we want to be fully alive and prevent burnout. Check out this interview covering this.