News networks are now communicating what many have known behind the scenes for some time–East Africa is in a desperate situation due to its current famine. These are our brothers and sisters. We need to help. Where to begin? First, you can see some of the ways others are already trying to help. The video…

  As of today, 374 of you have joined this petition to criminalize human trafficking in West Virginia, the one remaining U.S. state without a specific human trafficking law. First, let me offer my thanks to Tracey, Lisa, Magda, Denise, Sadie, Christie, and the many others who have become part of this effort since the…

According to a new research project by Baylor researcher Aaron Franzen, those who read the Bible are found to be more concerned about today’s social change issues, including social and economic justice. As mentioned by David Briggs today at Huffington Post: In many cases, Franzen found frequency of Bible reading was one of the most…

Sometimes, it is the story of the one that changes the story of many. Recently, I met with Abigail Taylor with Redeem the Shadows, a full-time abolitionist committed to changing the face of modern slavery. Her video speaks for itself. Watch and be inspired. You can support Abigail’s work at Redeem the Shadows here. Find…

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