Activist Faith
Being about the things He is about. (Inspired by the book.)
Related topics: Engaged in Culture, Ministry, Missions, Outreach
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caring for the sick [an #activistfaith guide to the pandemic]
When you're in the midst of a global pandemic, caring for the sick isn't likely the first thing on your mind. Most of us are thinking about our own survival, whether it's with our physical health or economic well-being. All you have to do is look at the empty...
a pregnancy of the heart (our story of saying “yes” to #adoption)
She loves to be tickled. When most kids would squirm and ask you to stop, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter giggles, “Tickle, Daddy!” as if she wants more. I love those moments with my children. You know the ones—when the whole world disappears, and nothing else...
the #activistfaith voter guide to the presidential elections
I'm pretty much over the drama with the current election cycle. Is it just me, or are the presidential elections getting to be more hateful and divisive? And it doesn't stop with the presidential candidates. Rarely do you see campaign ads designed to educate people...
after three years in jail, this guy has an (awesome) dream for his community
Overcoming the impacts of poverty requires the breaking of cycles. And that's exactly what Alexis Quintero is doing. He runs a store in his community in Casco Viejo, Panama where shoppers don't need cash to buy anything. Instead, they buy items using poker chips...
for when you think nail polish isn’t a good way to serve others
Here's a secret: I don't brush my hair. Recently, my family managed to lose every hairbrush in the house. It did not faze me. It's like saying we misplaced a screwdriver. Ah, well, sorry to hear that, but it doesn't impact me. Now, let's discuss my daughter. She's...
when humility works
Helping people is really hard. Not only does it require lots of time and generous financial donations, but it also takes a good plan. Helping people truly get out of poverty, empowering people be able to provide for themselves can make anyone, no matter how smart...
an unfinished father’s day
It's hard to believe it was nine years ago when it happened. We were new parents. our first (and only) child was barely 17-months old. His toddler-talk always made me laugh, and he brought a joy to our lives that overflowed. He had been walking for a few months...
cruisin’ through the night
The church sound equipment had been tampered with. A group of middle school boys passing through the church after school were responsible. In response, they were required to complete community service hours at the church. My husband, the youth pastor at the time,...
the world outside my window
A warm breeze blows through my open window. We haven't had a warm breeze here in over 6 months. It feels heavenly. And yet, I'm not thinking about my garden, or the budding trees. My mind is thousands of miles away, in the poorest of countries, with a people I've...
that you love one another
I was in Kenya when it first hit me. I should have picked up on it WAY before this, but I had some interactions with a few of my "business school" students that made me rethink why I was there. Let me step back for a moment first. You need to understand something...
i’m home. now what?
[serialposts]It was my first mission trip, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Many of my friends ribbed me before I left saying this trip was just a "glorified vacation." I wasn't really sure how to respond. Arriving in Guatemala, I can tell you that my trip was...
the long-term impact of short-term missions
[serialposts]We are so happy you found yourself here today. We know you have a desire to serve others, and we are pretty sure mission related topics make your heart pitter-pat a little bit faster. May is Missions Month here at Bibledude.net. Last week, Ray...
6 ways to ruin a mission trip
[serialposts]The above picture captures how you feel. Excited, excited, excited! People, you are going on a mission trip. You prayed. You planned. You raised support money. You researched all possible facts about your destination. You met with your mission group....