… is the title of a book by Ben Skinner, about human trafficking. And it’s aptly named. From my blog over on God’s Politics: If there is one basic denigration of the image of God that lies in every human being, it is when he is treated as if he were not made in the …
Original post: July 30, 2009; repost: March 26, 2010. I thought I’d repost these to mark IJM’s Global Prayer Gathering, which begins in two weeks. Sex trafficking: Nigeria – Italy Nigeria – Denmark Russia Argentina India http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV5W6F4L5i8&hl=en&fs=1& UN Office of Drugs and Crime PSA MTV PSA, featuring the Killers – “Goodnight, Travel Well” 60-second version …
It’s Human Trafficking Awareness Day! Tell someone who doesn’t know about the 27 million people trapped in modern slavery. And then do something about it! Check out these awesome pics to start out your week/day: And then enjoy this cover from Cathy Nguyen and Andrew Garcia: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEEVZ0cZExA&hl=en_US&fs=1&] News Whistler’s homeless are being relocated ahead of …
Last night, I was privileged to lead hundreds of young Christians in a time of lament as part of the Poverty and Advocacy track at Urbana 2009. We came together to cry out to God on behalf of those suffering from injustice and oppression, and particularly, as part of the Human Wrong Initiative, on behalf …
Last week, I celebrated Christmas with Aaron, Amy and Elijah in Huntington, WV, home of Marshall University (“We Are Marshall”) and of Amy’s family. It was great spending a few days outside of DC, and with an awesome and wonderfully welcoming family. To boot, last week … I got to go on a tour of …