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Social networking giant LinkedIn has just updated its system to allow users to add volunteerism and causes. This may not seem a big deal to some, but consider the possibilities. What if every Christian on LinkedIn took a few minutes to let the world know (of at least their friends know) how they are helping…

Yesterday’s post on 9/11 prayer efforts with Unite the USA has started to spread to believers across the nation. While the official 9/11 memorial event may lack prayer, millions of Americans will be praying across the nation, asking for God’s blessing upon our country despite the difficulties of the last decade. If you have yet…

My friend and fellow author Kathi Macias recently found herself frustrated at the lack of clergy involvement and prayer in the upcoming plans for 9/11 memorial services in New York. Then she found Unite the USA, a group hosting a 9/11 Prayer event via Facebook for anyone who wants to join on 9/11. If you…

Ever wonder how non-violent revolutions begin, operate, or succeed? Movements.org has been chronicles and now leading efforts to promote social change through non-violent movements around the world. You can learn everything from how to send a tweet when your country shuts down Twitter to how to mass organize an effort in your community. The options…

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…

For those who missed it this week, my friends at Mission of Hope Haiti posted the following pictures today. They need few words. Before their work, this child had one leg. After their work, he now walks. Your efforts, whether great or small, change lives. Do your part to help someone walk again today.  …

The Christian Post recently announced an innovative strategy by my friends at Food for the Poor to both help those in need and create jobs for those in need. An excerpt is below. My question to readers: What other ideas are you seeing that go beyond helping the poor but also empowering those in need?…

After much prayer and many requests, our featured petition to encourage our nation’s leaders to help famine victims in Africa has surpassed over 100,000 people! THANK YOU for supporting this effort! If you haven’t joined yet, you can here. If you have, please help by: 1. Tell others on Facebook, Twitter, and elsewhere about the…

My friends at Mission of Hope Haiti posted the following pictures today. They need few words. Before their work, this child had one leg. After their work, he now walks. Your efforts, whether great or small, change lives. Do your part to help someone walk again today.        Learn more about Mission of Hope…

Many Americans watched last weekend’s Hurricane Irene cause havoc as it traveled up the Eastern Coast of the nation. Now many of us need to help with the recovery. Much of this work is in its early phases, but there are already places to give donations and to sign up as a volunteer in some…
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