The Foreign Aid Myth (And Other Budget Stuff)

by Elisa | Mar 13, 2013 | Create Awareness, Poverty, United States

The Trigger Button Every one has some trigger buttons. You hit your funny bone and you don't laugh, you moan. You hit my nose and I will stick my tongue out. That is just a normal family tradition. You touch the toddlers toes and he will jerk around laughing. You post...

Action: The Fundraiser Party That Could Change the World

by Elisa | Feb 21, 2013 | Art of Advocacy, Create Awareness, Fair Trade Products, Good Charities, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, United States, Ways to Make a Difference, Women's Empowerment

What is it that God has given you a passion for? Not surprisingly, raising funds for that passion is something we can do and often at one point must to do. But, it doesn't always have to be hard to raise funds. One of the ways to do this is hosting a party. You...

Rebecca’s Birthday Dream: 20 for 20

by Elisa | Feb 16, 2013 | Children-in-Need, Poverty, Ways to Make a Difference

I found this girl on twitter, and was inspired by her bravery try to make a difference, trying to pull off this ridiculous impossible thing. I want to support this because I know education is one of the most sustainable ways to pull people out of poverty and revamp...

Generosity Day: Reclaiming Valentine’s Day

by Elisa | Feb 14, 2013 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Art of Advocacy, Create Awareness, Spiritual Discipleship, United States, Ways to Make a Difference

Every Valentine's Day I tell my husband to not take me out for dinner, or buy me flowers or presents, because I think all this commercial Valentines Day stuff is ridiculously over-priced, and hence, stupid. Every Valentine's Day he doesn't buy me flowers, take me out...

2013 Little Black Dress: Support

by Elisa | Feb 1, 2013 | Human Trafficking, Ways to Make a Difference

This post is specifically written for those who are doing 2013 Action: Little Black Dress, to help support you, brave you, on this challenge you have embarked upon. If you are doing this and I am not aware, please let me know so I can send you something weekly, to...

Project Little Black Dress 2013

by Elisa | Jan 21, 2013 | Create Awareness, Good Charities, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Sex Trafficking, Ways to Make a Difference

2013 Action: Little Black Dress In February and part of March 2012, a few of us wore a black dress or shirt for a month or longer. We were inspired to walk with the poor of the world, who often usually have to wear the same thing daily. We raised money for famine and...

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...

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

June Social Good Awareness, Advocacy, and Activism Days

Want to make doing good easier? Create awareness? Take advantage of the resources out there during the month through June’s themes and advocacy days. Instead of reinventing the wheel, we simply join in with what is already...

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

Want to Bring Freedom to the Exploited (Right Now)?

Ready to do something about exploitation now? Help us find partners or volunteer for Blackout Trafficking!

Leadership

When Our Best Yes Meets Humble Service: When Should Changemakers Clean Toilets?

Often Changemakers find themselves doing the faithful background service of doing things like changing toilets. How to we balance our "best yes" with humility?

Spiritual Discipleship

When Our Best Yes Meets Humble Service: When Should Changemakers Clean Toilets?

Often Changemakers find themselves doing the faithful background service of doing things like changing toilets. How to we balance our "best yes" with humility?

Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Productivity

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