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My friend Joe…

My friend Joe loves the Cubs and the Blackhawks, as any respectable Chicagonian should. My friend Joe drinks his coffee with cream and reads the Sun-times every morning. My friend Joe enjoys a home-cooked meal when he can get one and has his laundry done once a week. My friend Joe is homeless. Two police officers walked up to Joe …

I want to be all in.

by Kristin DeHaan I have often wondered why God sent me to Cambodia back in 2007. When I returned home from that time I knew why I had been there and what God was calling me to, but I have forgotten. I’m writing this to remember and to give an honest perspective on when missions trip stay overseas and don’t …

When the Night Comes

Something happened to me when I got home from Africa. Like many young westerners, I had packed up my belongings and headed east to spend 3 weeks in a third world country. Mostly, I suppose, because I thought they needed me. And like many young westerners who travel east, I wasn’t prepared for the reality of a place where everything …

Kelly Greene: Prayer as Justice

In the mafia-run walled city of Boys Town, Mexico Kelly Greene is praying with women and men caught up in cycles of prostitution, poverty and drugs. She knows that prayer is a dangerous, dirty business, but she’s modeling Christ’s love, mercy and justice and lives are being changed. Watch this remarkable story of change and visit www.24-7prayer.com for more:

Listening for the Voice of God

How does God speak into our lives? Through dramatic, life-altering events? Through a powerful experience or divine vision that leaves us with no doubt God is speaking to us? Sure, at times, it does happen this way, and those moments can be some of the most memorable and sacred moments of our lives. I hope we can all experience a …

One Girl Waking Up

A couple years ago, God began the process of breaking my heart. He brought a crisis into my husband’s life, and in turn, into my life. He orchestrated the move of two of my best friends when I needed them the most during that time. And He withdrew his presence as far as I could tell. I was sad for …

Story of Change: Mark Horvath

My Story from invisible people on Vimeo. http://invisiblepeople.tv

Story of Change: Invisible Children

What can 3 young men, a camera bought on ebay, and a trip to Africa accomplish? Continue reading for updated information and video about the story of change started by the Invisible Children campaign.

AIDS: One pastors story

See how one African pastor is combating the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS in his own community. A Rwandan pastor contemplates the HIV/AIDS pandemic, how it’s affecting his own community, and what his role is in fighting this disease. Read on to see an inspirational video of Stanton’s story…

Story of Change: Shane Claiborne

Living a just life is not only about transforming external structures, but is equally about the transformation of the internal structures within us. We need to hear the stories of this journey from others. Shane Claiborne regularly shares the story of his response to God’s call for love and justice. Read on to learn more…

Share your story!

How has God opened your eyes to His heart for justice? What life choices have you made in response? What are the questions you are wrestling with? What do you think it looks like to live a “just life”? More than anything we want people to have a place to share their story, bring up important issues, and explore what …