January 2012 archive

Are you doing anything significant today? Read about the women doing The Freedom Climb and be inspired.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” Proverbs 31: 8-9 NLT

5 Minute Challenge – Pakistan

Christians are a beleaguered minority caught between Islamic militant organizations that routinely target them for violence and an Islamic culture that discriminates against them. Death threats are routine for church leaders, beatings are common, and damage to church property occurs on a monthly basis. Christians cannot rely on government or the military to protect them.

5 Minute Challenge (2012)

Take the 5 minute challenge and commit 5 minutes a week to pray for each country on the World Watch List.

By the end of 2012, we will have prayed for all 50 countries on the World Watch List.

It’s all about Jesus…

Take the time to read this… It’s the blog post of Saskia’s thoughts from Passion 2012 – based on her experiences in the battle against human trafficking around the world. I’ve been following her journey for a year or so, and it’s worth your time to hear from her.

Alabama and human trafficking law enforcement

Alabama federal prosecutors promise to spotlight human trafficking

what is freedom? (Piper at Passion 2012)

John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

There are at least four kinds of freedom. And each one adds a crucial dimension of freedom to the last until we get to the full Christian freedom — “free indeed.”

The WellHouse – Alabama’s only 24 hour emergency shelter for women

Can you help stock a kitchen pantry? This is a local, hands-on way to help in the fight against trafficking! The WellHouse has new place for women to live. I was there this morning. It’s going to be great refuge, but they need help getting it ready to move in. I’m tackling the issue of stocking the kitchen pantry. If you’re willing to help, leave me a comment.

January 1, 2012

Great way to start 2012!!! Investing in people and relationships.

It’s about time!

time, chronos, kairos, priorities