Art of Advocacy: Waking Up to the Good vs. Evil Plot
The Good vs. Evil Plot Have you ever tried talking with someone else about something you were excited about when it came to helping/loving others, and you were met with indifference? Or were given a weird look and the subject was changed because that cause was just...
If Syria Was the USA: What is Happening in Syria & How to Make it Personal
Our Collective Son, Aylan A horrific image of a drowned boy came up on my news feed a few weeks ago when the shock value of these images thrust them into the global spotlight. The boy was three--on first glance, he could be my youngest son--and his name was...
Are You a Terrible Parent to Your Sponsor Child?
The Terrible Parent We all feel like a terrible parent sometimes, right? I know I am not alone in this. Even when we we are on our game balancing the whole family dynamic, sometimes other relationships fall to the sidelines, or fall away all together. It is no wonder...
A Farewell Letter to my Sponsor Child
They Told Me It Was Time To Say Goodbye Recently I received the news that the humanitarian program for one of our sponsor children is being shut down. Because the organization was gracious, they spelled out clearly what this tangibly meant for us: Yes,...
What is a Homemaker? Transcendence.
Have you ever found yourself in an identity crisis? I had been bitterly putting the finishing touches on a lovely dinner when my husband came home from his relaxing day. Our house was in that rare cleanish form, our kids had enjoyed a great time at the pool,...
Art of Advocacy: Decluttering & Simplifying Life
Why I Began Simplifying Life Although it’s been about two months since I landed in San Diego, I have a couple walls of boxes that are still packed. After living out of a suitcase for over seven weeks (at least three weeks before the move, and four on the...
What Are Do-Gooders and Are You One?
 The Official Do-Gooder Definition According to great old Merriam Webster a do-gooder is actually defined as follows: "1.) someone whose desire and effort to help people (such as poor people) is regarded as wrong, annoying, useless, etc . . . 2.) an earnest often...
Summer Movies To Awaken Activism
Summer Movies to Create Awareness In Your Life Every once in awhile I throw one of these posts out there--keeping you informed about recent new documentaries you might want to check out. It isn't like these are the "things" as there are hundreds of short documentaries...
Six Steps to Advocate With Credibility: Sex Trafficking Statistics in the USA
What About The Facts? Sometimes I wonder, are the trafficking statistics I share accurate? A few years ago I was reading about the globally misunderstood plight of women (learn more here) in the foundational book, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into...
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PopularSwamp 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
PopularIdentity 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
PopularUnderstanding 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...
Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands
Top RatedEveryday 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...
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
Top RatedShould We Participate in Operation Christmas Child?
I’ve been doing Operation Christmas Child (OCC) for years and have encouraged you guys to...
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking
Top RatedWhy We Need To Start Talking To Our Kids About Modern Slavery
 Update 2021: This course is currently offline. Since, it has been renamed Conversations With...
Leadership
LatestWhen Your Dreams Change
This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...
Spiritual Discipleship
LatestWhen Your Dreams Change
This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...
Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Productivity
LatestWhen Your Dreams Change
This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...
I’m Every Woman: How Woman Are Uniquely Positioned To Change the World
Why does now matter for women? We have a unique positioning to make a difference for the world at large. Here’s why:
April Social Good Awareness, Advocacy, and Activism Days
How can you begin doing good in April? Start here for social good awareness, advocacy, and activism days
Five Steps To Begin Restful Changemaking
A Path for Restful Changemaking: I’m not shy about my story of burnout while having my life...
Social Justice For the Sensitive Soul – Justice Daily S3E6
Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit the model for classic activism? That you were too...
How To Be An Advocate When You Don’t Know Where You Stand: On Palestine/Israel
How do we engage in advocacy when we don’t know where we stand on a social issue? One of the...
Poem for Changemakers
Why do Changemakers burnout? This poem for Changemakers was written to help them see their value.



