Lorde’s hit song, Tennis Court, contains a lyric that captivates me. “It’s a new art form, showing people how little we care.” Part of me wonders if she wrote that after scrolling through her Facebook newsfeed on a midweek afternoon. She probably didn’t. But that lyric perfectly illustrates one ugly, uncomfortable truth: you and I … Continue reading Hey Christians, I’ve Got a Bone to Pick with Your Facebook Rants
Not long ago I watched a video online. Not shocking in and of itself, but this one was different. This video was called “A Message Signed with Blood to the Nation of the Cross”. In the video ISIS soldiers beheaded 21 men of the Coptic Christian church, with the promise of more violence to come. … Continue reading Declaration of War
Yesterday, as I looked for the puppy’s chewy-ball, I heard a horrible noise and looked in time to see a large touring motorcycle flip, fling, roll, and skid outside. I yelled to Madi to call 911 and raced to the mess with a bottle of water and a wobbly prayer. She called and by the … Continue reading When your life is wrecked
A look on the floor of my tiny apartment and I ask myself, “What have I done this week?” Piles of books, papers, notebooks, bibles…hard to decipher letters…”I agree to waive testimony in this case.” (No.) And a line from a vintage Talking Heads song, “this is not my life”, mocks me in my despair. … Continue reading Shelter seeking
By Matt Snyder 4,500 people gathered the other night at the Fox Theatre in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It just wasn’t any crew of 4,500 people though. It was thousands of revolutionaries who are going to change the face of history in Atlanta. And I’m not just saying that. I was incredibly blessed to be able … Continue reading Stop The Candy Shop: A Review
By Sara Shelton When young activist James Barnett first heard the goal of the non-profit organization Bicycles for Humanity – Georgia, he found himself instantly inspired. As the founder of his own unique organization, Clothe Your Neighbor As Yourself, dedicated to the improving the lives of those in poverty in and around the US, the … Continue reading Your Bike and Justice: Bicycling for Humanity
By Jeff Goins, Editor Recently, I was given one of those rare, beautiful insights into a life that has been well-lived. It was from a senior member of our church who is one of the most passionate, caring, loving women I know. She’s a spry, but aging widow, well along in her years, and often … Continue reading Putting a Famliar Face on Immigration
By Jamie Finch Recently, a friend of mine inquired as to my opinion on Nicholas Kristof’s book Half the Sky because I had expressed dissatisfaction with the work as a whole. As someone who has committed herself to the cause of exploited women, as well as worked for the cause of ending sexual slavery, I’m … Continue reading Why I Don’t Buy Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof
By Dave Hopwood I recently bought a book by Danny Wallace, the original “Yes Man.” It’s called Random Acts of Kindness and is a lot funnier than it sounds. It is jammed-pack with stories and tips about how to make the world a better place, and put a smile on your own face while you’re … Continue reading Yes Man: Random Acts of Kindness
By Wrecked for the Ordinary If you’re savvy about justice, you’ve most likely heard the statistics about human trafficking and are probably aware that the sex trade runs especially rampant in Southeast Asia. But, apparently, this is not just an “overseas” issue anymore. Would you believe that trafficking of young people in North America not … Continue reading Human Trafficking: Not Just an Overseas Issue
