Child’s View ? Beauty and peril in Rwanda
In a recent photography workshop in Rwanda, children explored the impact of malaria on their lives and communities.
Help for Ex-offenders looking for Jobs: Body Language
When looking for employment, the message that our bodies send is just as important as the words we use.
Read MoreSomething for Ex-offenders to Think About
Recently I was reading a few articles about pending legislation on both the state a federal level that would make it illegal to discriminate against ex-offenders with regard to employment, housing and public services. This legislation would be a seemingly powerful step in helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society. It would great if the law dictated that legally no one could be denied employment for being an ex-offender. Being a product of the Civil Rights movement, I hold little faith in legislation. Laws do not change attitudes.
Read MoreDean Kamen’s Solution to the World’s Water Problems
In the News: There is a lot of buzz surrounding the water-purifying machine that Segway inventor Dean Kamen demonstrated on the Colbert Report recently (clip below). Everyone has been trying to find out more about his claim that “you stick a hose into anything that looks wet … and it comes out … as perfect distilled clean water.” So far, …
Read MoreContribute to the TJL Fund
Support justice initiatives being lived out around the world by contributing the TJL Fund. Join our community of donors whose hearts are devoted to investing in the passions and ingenuity of dedicated Christians who are transforming both lives and societies. Your donations will support The Just Life and be connected directly with passionate daily practitioners and social entrepreneurs who advance …
Read MoreSecond Chance Act Will Help Prisoners Reenter Society
Last week, President Bush signed the Second Chance Act of 2007, intended to strengthen programs that aid prisoner reentry.
12 Principles for a Just Society
12 Principles for a Just Society, an excerpt from Just Generosity by Ron Sider of Evangelicals for Social Action: Made in the image of God, every person enjoys an inalienable dignity and worth that society must respect. Persons are not just complex socioeconomic, materialistic machines: they are also spiritual beings enjoying God given rights and responsibilities. Each person is a …
Read MoreSupply Side Jesus
I came across a comic commentary by Al Franken entitled “The Gospel of Supply Side Jesus,” and to be honest, I am not sure what I think about it. “Supply side” refers to supply side economics, and for those who have been around the justice conversation for a while the strip hits a bit close to home. Is what is referred …
Read MoreWhat is Christian Social Justice?
The two articles below serve as fitting introduction to the conversation. First, a quick clarification: The Just Life as a ministry is about more than what is commonly understood as social justice. Yes, Christians should be involved in social justice, however, “social justice” is simply not a big enough term for our God and is not an apt description of what …
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