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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 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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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

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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...

Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands

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When Your Dreams Change

This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...

Spiritual Discipleship

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When 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

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When Your Dreams Change

This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...

Poem for Changemakers

Why do Changemakers burnout? This poem for Changemakers was written to help them see their value.

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Justice Daily Manifesto

Justice Daily Manifesto

Curious about the intersection between justice and your everday life? This 21-point manifesto is a great starting place to challenge yourself! Mulitple desgins, print your favorite, and begin living daily each day.

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