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Help Stop the Exploitation of Women and Girls
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Dillon Burroughs
The U.S. House of Representatives took a unified, bipartisan stand yesterday by unanimously voting in favor of the Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act. This legislation triples the federal penalty for female genital mutilation (FGM) from five to 15 years in prison. Further, the effort encourages states to implement reporting requirements for suspected FGM cases.…
The Adventure of Advent
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Dillon Burroughs
Many Americans are aware of Advent, but are unfamiliar with what it is and means. The word means “arrival” or “appearing” and celebrates the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day. While this tradition may not sound that exciting to some, for followers of Jesus, Advent marks the beginning of Christ’s adventure on earth. Adventure?…
25 Days of Compassion
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Dillon Burroughs
Maybe you’re like me. Someone asks what you want for Christmas and you think, “Well, I already really have everything I really need.” We end up choosing gift cards, coffee mugs, T-shirts, and other socially acceptable selections for the convenience of friends and family. But there is one thing we agree on that everyone needs–compassion.…
The Intentional Activist
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Dillon Burroughs
Great new post ActivistFaith.org post from Relevant Hope founder and friend Jimmy Turner. Be intentional! -Dillon +++ Most towns have many organizations that help people living outside. Chattanooga, TN, for instance, has two rescue missions, a community kitchen, homeless healthcare center, the homeless coalition, which has a goal of ending chronic homelessness, and many faith based…
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