The very fact that you are reading this means the world didn’t end on December 21, 2012 as the doomsday prophets predicted. 2013 has arrived with its own set of challenges and opportunities for the 7 billion of us walking this planet. Here’s a look at some of the things that 2013 is likely to bring our way. Religious freedom will decrease worldwide A 2012 study by the Pew Research Forum showed that government restrictions and hostility are on the rise against religious groups in every region of the world. This is especially true in countries where governments favor one […]

Nestled on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is a nation with a rich and unique history. Covering an area of just under 8,000 square miles, Israel is one of the leading producers and exporters of citrus, and is a pioneer of agricultural and fishing technology. Throughout recorded human history, Israel remains unique among people-groups as the nation was founded directly upon the promises and provisions of God. But this tiny nation is also the focus of heated debate. Israel’s position on the world stage is one of the hottest topics in the press today. With danger lying […]

It is instilled in all of us to live and, in order to do so, we seek the things pertinent to our survival: breathing, shelter, water and sustenance. There is nothing as troubling as going without these necessities. Just as a fish without water, a child without food suffocates. In the Bible there are numerous accounts of Christ feeding his people and offering to us the ability to do the same. This can be taken in one of two ways. We can literally offer food to those who are without and we can also offer the word of God to […]

“God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what He wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace He has poured out on us who belong to His dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave our sins” (Ephesians 1:5-7). God has truly been so good to us, hasn’t He? What a state we would be in without Him! We were slaves to […]

Use your money to be a part of the solution and not a part of the problem! No matter how cash-strapped you may be, the very fact that you live in America makes you richer than roughly 70% of the world.  Every time you make a purchase, you have the ability to either support businesses that further contribute to injustices, or those who take a stand for human rights around the globe. Here’s a “buy this, not that” list to help you get started on your journey to becoming an injustice-free consumer. Coffee Don’t Buy:  Maxwell House, Folgers, Nestle According […]

America stood in awe on March 8, 2012 when Invisible Children’s KONY 2012 video reached over 50 million views after only three days on YouTube. After watching the film, each and every observer was left with shocking clips and images of Joseph Kony’s inexorable mission: to “purify” the Acholi people of Uganda. Joseph Kony, the leader of a Ugandan guerrilla group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has been attempting to achieve this mission by abducting children from their homes, arming them with weapons, and forcing them to not only abduct other children, but even to kill their own […]

By the time this article is published, the 2012 London Summer Olympics will be in full swing. Chances are, as you read this, billions of people around the globe are glued to their televisions, pulling for their respective nations to claim victory and bring home gold medal honors. Millions of foreign visitors have poured into London to catch a first-hand glimpse of the Olympic action. Along with the huge crowds has come an economic shot in the arm to London and the surrounding areas, and a service industry cashing in on catering to human needs and wants. Hotels, restaurants, transportation […]