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We’ve come off a week of talking about difficult issues relating to human enslavement. I thought we would end the week by praying a prayer together on behalf of the millions who are enslaved around the world. Please join me: “Lord Jesus Christ we pray that You will grant to the people of this nation…

Today we give thanks to God for moving great mountains. Yesterday, HopeChest received an unexpected $6,500 to make the India Rescue Operation happen. And then last night, some supporters called the “Warrior Girls” hatched a plan to match that $6,500 by Monday. Can you take that challenge? My friend Brandi coined the term “Warrior Girls”…

More precisely, what personal possessions would you sell in order to stop a little girl from being raped for profit? Ponder that for a moment while I give a big thank you to my readers…. *UPDATE* Children’s HopeChest has raised the full amount needed for this project. If you are still motivated to give, we…

*UPDATE* Children’s HopeChest has raised the full amount needed for this project. If you are still motivated to give, we will use your donation for similar projects within our ministry.* It’s apparently very simple. First, you establish yourself as a respected community leader who heads up a women’s rights group in India. This will solidify…

Last month, my friend Vince Giordano led a HopeChest mission trip to India. While there, he met with women trapped in brothels who graciously offered to buy soda for their guests while they chatted about life. He walked down constricted corridors–barely shoulder width apart–where heat permeated every space. Rape for profit took place behind every…

Mark Twain liked to say there were three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Let’s look at three well-cited statistics… 27 million slaves 145 million orphans 1.1 billion without clean drinking water These statistics are paradoxically important and meaningless.  Important because there is a staggering breadth, depth, and inter-connectivity between these issues. Meaningless…

Now that the 2010 World Cup is over and Spain has taken the top prize, I wanted to reflect a little bit on my experience. These thoughts were recorded on June 25, 2010… On the one hand, South Africans have so much pride in the fact that they are hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup.…

This is simply heartbreaking. Our prayers are with the families of those who have lost ones through this act of terror, including Nate Henn who worked with Invisible Children. As an organization, we have suspended travel until after the elections. It’s hard to believe that people are evil enough to bomb innocent civilians who have gathered together…

Don’t you love free stuff?! The SheReads promotion had 400 entries to win a copy of Priceless – on this one, I think your chances will be a bit better. My publisher, David C. Cook, is running a little contest. All you have to do is leave a comment. They’ve also printed the discussion questions you can use in…

The July edition of Christianity Today is focused on the needs of orphans around the world. It’s about time! The lead article is written by Dr. Russell Moore entitled, “Abba Changes Everything – Why Every Christian is Called to Rescue Orphans.” A special thanks to my friend, Jedd Medefind who wrote this piece on Christian Alliance for Orphans blog. I am privileged…
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