Pondering a miracle, a parable, and an old joke.
January 24, 2007
The miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, the parable of the talents, and an old joke you’ve all probably heard might help us ponder what it means to be a steward of what God has given us.
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Make a Difference by Searching
January 22, 2007
Surfing the World Wide Web is big business – and where there is big business there is big opportunity for generous giving. You can make a difference in how profits from your web searches are used though a simple and compelling concept by GoodSearch.
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Agents of Change: The Blind Project
January 17, 2007
The Blind Project is a group of young professionals in the advertising industry. Located in New York City, they are investing their talents and resources with the hopes of making a change and causing awareness of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. View a preview for their upcoming documentary.
It is Martin Luther King day.
January 15, 2007
In honor of Dr. King, text and video of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech are posted here along with a couple of book resources everyone should look into.
Is “microfinance” the solution to global poverty?
January 11, 2007
Perhaps. Microfinance (aka microcredit) are very small loans — typically less than $100 — made to the rural poor in developing countries who would have no other legitimate way of receiving traditional banking credit. Read on for links and resources that provide an introduction to this concept and to a few of the organizations pioneering the way.
Agents of Change: T.E.N. Charities
January 10, 2007
T.E.N. Charities is a local and international response to the human rights emergency of human trafficking - the modern practice of slavery. Beyond raising awareness they also provide a way to become involved in the struggle to end slavery, and give you the tools and support you need to mobilize your friends and your community. Read on to learn more…
In the News: Why Income Inequality Matters
January 10, 2007
Today in Yahoo! Finance Charles Wheelan, Ph.D., lecturer in public policy at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, has written an intriguing article on why income inequality matters. Read on for a lot of great points worth thinking about and worthy of discussion.
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