What Would Jesus Cut? Congress is considering a budget plan that would make a 9 percent cut in discretionary spending while giving a 2 percent increase for military spending. This would be devastating for domestic programs that provide basic nutrition, health, and opportunity to poor children and international aid programs that save lives every day.…

As an activist against modern slavery and human trafficking, people often ask, “What can I do?” Set 1 Free is one of my favorite answers. Women freed from slavery around the world are thriving through education and new jobs supported by the sales of their artisan goods in the US. Below is bit more about…

Tony Hall and company announced yesterday an official hunger strike in response to what they see as immoral proposed budget cuts regarding world food programs, mosquito nets, and head start programs. Whether you agree with their plan or not, a hunger strike is certainly faith in action. In a word, convicting. I may not see…

This week, I received an email from a friend of mine who works with girls in juvenile detention centers in the Dallas area. One of their programs is a voluntary Bible study where she is able to build friendships with these young women to help provide hope during a difficult time in life. In her…

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