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Over 800 million people lack access to clean water. Living Water International‘s goal is to transform this horrific statistic through clean water wells in the developing world. In November 2011, my first devotional book Thirst No More was published to help create awareness and provide financial support for Living Water’s efforts. You can help, too.…

We went yard sale shopping last weekend. It seemed like there was a different sale on every corner. People selling all sorts of stuff they no longer want or need. Nice things, ratty things, all sorts of things … after all, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure! I wanted to ask the host of…

Some time ago, CNN’s Belief Blog noted the rise in older Americans returning to seminary for education. Comparing the trend to Dennis Quaid’s role in “The Rookie,” it questioned the pros and cons of returning to school at an older age, especially in one’s retirement years. One wonderful aspect of this trend stands out–Christians are…

Many people are alive yet never truly live. How do we truly live? What makes us come alive, moving beyond mere existence to significance?   According to Romans 6, it’s God. Verses 11-14 reveal: 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not…

Many people are alive yet never truly live. How do we truly live? What makes us come alive, moving beyond mere existence to significance?   According to Romans 6, it’s God. Verses 11-14 reveal: 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not…

As many of you know, I am involved in a lot to fight modern slavery and human trafficking, The state where I was born, Ohio, has had significant problems with this issue, with Toledo, Ohio being ranked 4th in the nation according to some studies. But as reported on CNN’s Freedom Project, everyday people are…

“This is the story of an unusual year, when I did something I never intended to do. But it is also a course in discovery and playing towards God, through spiritual practice, offered with gentle expectations.” ~ L.L. Barkat Some of the best growth we can experience is completely unintended. It comes in those moments…

CNN’s John Blake reminds us of some of the most popular “verses” people quote that are not in the Bible. After reading it, I found myself reminded that Christians have often used verses not in the Bible to justify their actions in ways that have hurt the cause of Christ. A few that come to…

For some time, anti-trafficking activists, myself included, have urged Hershey’s to take steps to remove slave labor from its product supply. My friends at Change.org are currently featuring an important petition I hope will help make the difference in this area. Please join me and others who say it’s time to for Hershey’s to raise…

People often ask me why I am involved in activist issues as a Christian. I tell people, “For the Bible tells me so.” Here are some of my favorite verses for your reflection for this Sunday: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act…
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