A Song: Grander

by Elisa | Jan 20, 2013 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Community

Sometimes when I can’t express or feel or think, I write songs/poetry. Actually, although some of my music sucks, I've been told some of it is good. Regardless, it is probably my ultimate best way of dealing with life and coming closer to God. Even though in...

Action: Not Buying Clothing For a Year to Live Generously

by Elisa | Jan 8, 2013 | Fair Trade Products, Productivity, Spiritual Discipleship, Ways to Make a Difference

The Free Fashion Challenge This is one not-so-easy step that you can take to help you change into a world changer and make a difference with your purchasing habits. But I will warn you, it isn't as easy as you might guess. But it is so worth! Keep reading to...

The American Saftey Bubble–How The Sandy Hook Shooting Can Awaken Us

by Elisa | Dec 21, 2012 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Art of Advocacy, Children-in-Need, Create Awareness, Seeking Justice, United States

Sandy Hook Shooting A week ago there was a horrific mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary where first graders and kindergartners were brutally murdered. Little tiny, punchy, learning-their-words Kindergartners? There is no doubt the parents of the United States have...

Action: Give a Meaningful Gift this Christmas

by Elisa | Dec 11, 2012 | Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Good Charities, Ways to Make a Difference

Give a Meaningful Gift this Christmas This is a guest post by Melanie Johnston. Originally from Tennessee, a vegan into tennis and journalism, Melanie is now with the Air Force studying linguistics. She has a lot of dreams, but first on her checklist are to travel,...

Action: Crafting on Etsy for Charity

by Elisa | Dec 3, 2012 | Children-in-Need, Fair Trade Products, Global Health, Good Charities, Spiritual Discipleship, Ways to Make a Difference

An Average Illinois Teen Became an Advocate Abby and I connected a month or two ago via twitter. I was drawn to her immediately because of her conviction that she can make a difference in our world. She is doing something artsy/crafty people can easily replicate,...

Action: Operation Christmas Child Box

by Elisa | Nov 15, 2012 | Children-in-Need, Fair Trade Products, Good Charities, Ways to Make a Difference

A New Tradition Are you disappointed in your holiday experiences? Here are a few examples of why you might need to work on making a new tradition: You now a vegan who is unable to eat Thanksgiving turkey. You are a very boring person who wants to spice up their life...

Action: September Campaign For Charity: Water

by Elisa | Oct 29, 2012 | Clean Water, Global Health, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Poverty, Ways to Make a Difference

This is a guest post by Namira, a law student who just returned from the The Hague, where she was interning at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Apparently, she cares a lot about those without clean water! You can follow her on twitter...

Sex Trafficking 101

by Elisa | Oct 21, 2012 | Children-in-Need, Create Awareness, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, United States, Women's Empowerment

A Sexy Cause On the 21st of each month, Steph at Encouraged in Heart has been writing a series on the injustice of Human Trafficking, or modern slavery, in support of a great organization, the A21 Campaign. As part of this, she has asked me to share with you on what...

Review: The Just Church

by Elisa | Oct 14, 2012 | Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Spiritual Discipleship

Recently a new book came out by the vice president of International Justice Mission. IJM, has been a fundamental leader in both the anti-slavery movement and other justice issues. Here are the book's details: The Just Church: Becoming a Risk-Taking, Justice-Seeking,...

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

Storm Chaser; Change Chaser: On Saying Goodbye

How Can Anyone Say Goodbye? I’m starting to feel all panicky that I am leaving all my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

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...