September Campaign

by Elisa | Sep 6, 2009 |

For my birthday consider giving to Charity: Water. The September Campaign has begun and I am lucky to have been born this time of year to be a part of it! One billion people don't have access to safe drinking water. I do. You do. But billion's don't. Jesus said that...

Loving Others: World Malaria Day

by Elisa | Apr 25, 2009 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Global Health, Spiritual Discipleship

Because April 25th is World Malaria Day: It costs about $20 to provide a family with a malaria prevention kit (bed nets and education on the disease) through various organizations. You can look at more facts and a map at http://www.rollbackmalaria.org/worldmalariaday/...

Global Prayer Day for Burma

by Elisa | Mar 8, 2009 | Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Seeking Justice

What's Going on In Burma? Officially Myanmar, the country of Burma is nestled between Thailand, India, China, and the ocean. The current government is a military dictatorship which will not relent to the people's democracy, keeping the rightful leader of the country...

World AIDS Day

by Elisa | Dec 1, 2008 | Fair Trade Products

Some People Don't Have a Choice . . .Today is World AIDS day and the first day of World AIDS month (go figure the day is the first day of the month). I am collecting caregiver kits on behalf of an organization, World Vision, to help out those with AIDS in other...

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

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

Everyday 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

Should 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

Why 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

When Your Dreams Change

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

Spiritual Discipleship

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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