The Foreign Aid Myth (And Other Budget Stuff)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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PopularSwamp 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
PopularIdentity 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
PopularUnderstanding 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
Top RatedThe Honest Truth About Loving Deeper (Art of Advocacy)
Loving others seemed good and something to be defined by. Until it was loving the same small group...
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
Top RatedWhat Happens Between Tijuana and San Diego
What happens between two cities? When you are growing into a world changer, how does one find purpose? And do we ever arrive?
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking
Top RatedWhy 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...
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LatestResponding to Injustice With Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Do our responses to social issues reflect trauma responses? If so, how can we help ourselves to help others better?
Spiritual Discipleship
LatestWe Can’t Escape Real Life While Changemaking
We can't escape real life while we are changemaking. The context matters. Let's be aware of these four elements as we create change.
Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Productivity
LatestResponding to Injustice With Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Do our responses to social issues reflect trauma responses? If so, how can we help ourselves to help others better?
Responding to Injustice With Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Do our responses to social issues reflect trauma responses? If so, how can we help ourselves to help others better?
We Can’t Escape Real Life While Changemaking
We can’t escape real life while we are changemaking. The context matters. Let’s be aware of these four elements as we create change.
Reducing Trauma’s Influence in Doing Good: Justice Daily – S2.E2.
How do we reduce trauma’s influence in our work of doing good? In this Justice Daily Interview with Michelle Stiffler, a trauma specialist, we learn about helping us endure beyond burnout and get real about Fight Flight, Fawn, Freeze
What is Happening With Migrants Near San Diego?
What is happening with migrants in San Diego? Are there really outdoor detention camps in Jucumba California for asylum seekers? Here’s what I saw.
Notes From Birmingham Jail & 60th Anniversary of the March
Honestly, I’ve never read more than clips of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s works, even though I’ve talked them up. A major world-changer, Dr. King is mostly known for his “I Have a Dream” speech...
Hypocrisy and the Love Your Neighbor T-Shirt
Why I couldn’t wear the “Love your neighbor” t-shirt and how we become.