A Social Problem: Stay-At-Home-Parent

by Elisa | Sep 9, 2009 | Community

This is one of the short essay discussions I did a couple weeks ago for the current class I am in, Social Problems in the workplace (SOC 402). Please note that for reading ease, I used the term "mom" but this would really apply to any male or female caretaker and...

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

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

How Politics Pushed Me To Only Buy Ethically Sourced Clothes

It might be hard to believe, but it has been two years since our last presidential election....

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

3 Tips to Be a Peacemaker

When the world is crazy or when we care about something a lot, how do we do advocacy well. Here are three tips to be peacemakers!

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 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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