Ebola: Three Ways to Mitigate Your Worry
We aren't fully panicking yet. But as an infected man went through our token international airport a few miles off, I am beginning to hear the stirring speculations: Is it possible that maybe Ebola carries through the air? Could these germs have flown up route 28,...
Do Something: Make STOPPING Ebola Go Viral
Before she settled in Washington state with her husband and two daughters (one of which was recently adopted from China), the author of this post, Rebecca, used to work on mobilizing our church with me to care about what was beyond them. I was blessed to learn...
These Brave Birds: A Very Clever Story
This short story was prompted by the following image: Winter came upon them like a rainbow; their minds had been dancing in preparation. Finally they found themselves in the “Coughing Lair” as they called it, cigar fumes so rich and red. Taking their...
Joe’s New Bed: A Short Story
This short story was prompted by the following image: Joe's New Bed His clean-cut world had been transformed, now shocking lit and stale with color. Even the newfound friendlings were over-the-top raucous, especially the stubby, multi-legged creature. ...
Short Stories: Falling For The Oceanographer & Halo-Shoe Narrative #3427
(Note: The two below stories are inspired by this image) (The first short story of the week) Halo-Shoe Narrative #3427 There wasn't ever the sweet grass prairie when she dislodged her aviators. Dee always found herself somewhere fantastical: a foreign...
Five Peaceful Actions on the International Day of Peace
When I was a kid, my family used to host exchange students from Japan. I thought it was funny that our students would hold two fingers up in a peace sign for pictures, an equivalent "say cheese for the camera." Later, though, I read this is considered the peace sign...
Short Story: Rejected
(Note: this following image is the prompt for this story) He had melted into the bed for an hour by now, surely. Actually, it could have been hours, thirty of them. Those decades had passed in a blink, would he know if the hours had played the same game? ...
Short Story: War Legs
(Note: this above image is the prompt for this story) War Legs Run. Run faster. They galloped east. They skittered west. Now they trampled south. Let those legs fly! It always got tricky when they ran south. The dark trees spiked from the...
Be Intentional: Seize The Day Bucket List
Do you have a "Seize the Day" list? Or a"Before I Kick the Bucket" list? A "Live Life Intentionally "list? I ran across mine the other day. I still haven't milked a cow, but surely someday I will receive that blessed opportunity from somewhere (like a farm, but...
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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
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Do our responses to social issues reflect trauma responses? If so, how can we help ourselves to help others better?
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Top RatedWhat Happens Between Tijuana and San Diego
What happens between two cities? When you are growing into a world changer, how does one find purpose? And do we ever arrive?
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking
Top RatedHow I Used to Fight Human Trafficking vs. How I Fight Human Trafficking Now
I used to fight human trafficking differently than I used to. Here's how I changed and why.
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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.



