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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…

Amazingly, there is still one state that has yet to criminalize human trafficking. While laws will not make the problem go away, a lack of laws reveals a lack of concern regarding the exploitation of men, women, and children forced into labor of various sorts against their will. Slavery continues to take place in the…

For your Sunday reflection, here are five of my favorite quotes on the issue of compassion. Enjoy and be inspired. Feel free to share! “Go and do likewise.” -Jesus “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.” -Seneca “Compassion is not a religious business, it is a human business.” -the…

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…

I’ve posted on this issue before; now there is a growing petition targeted toward President Obama to support UN efforts to fight against child marriage worldwide. Please join and share. Every click helps change the world. Thanks you in advance for helping make a better future for our world’s young women. -Dillon +++ OVERVIEW There…

Today, CNN reported the plight of 700 children in Cobb County, Georgia who receive free sack lunches from Christians at MUST Ministries. With 21 million American children who receive free or reduced-cost lunches at public schools, it’s easy to forget these same children often lack basic food during the summer months. MUST is working to…

There’s a reason I sponsor a child through Compassion International--Compassion changes lives. Richmond is one of them. His story is shared in short below, but you have to view the video to watch him share the story himself. If you think sending money each month to release someone in poverty doesn’t work, Richmond’s experience will…

Activist Faith co-founder Dan King shares “The Secret of Your Success” from a biblical perspective. Read and be inspired today! -Dillon +++ Recently I’ve been in some conversations around what it takes to be successful in the workplace, and it always seems people have different ideas as to what it takes. Some say it’s important…

When I speak about stopping human trafficking, people often ask, “How?” I don’t have all of the answers, but in our book and DVD Not in My Town, Charles Powell and I include a chapter that shares many of the solutions we are discovering along the way. These include ideas we have implemented, along with…
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