Advocacy Starts with Brokenness

posted by Scott Erickson March 28th, 2012

Scott Erickson explores what it means to be an advocate – and reminds us that “advocacy doesn’t start with speaking but with being broken.”

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Order A FREE ACT:S to End Malaria Activism Box

posted by ACT:S March 28th, 2012

World Malaria Day is April 25th.  It is a day to stand-up and act.

Malaria has been defeated in most of the world. There is prevention and treatment that has been around for decades, and yet about 2,000 children die every day from this disease caused by one little mosquito bite. (more…)

3 Resources + 2 Actions to help you sacrifice what consumes you

posted by ACT:S March 27th, 2012

Resources

Re-Orient Your Facebook: Use it to challenge those you interact with online and to challenge yourself by giving up your time to instead research more about the issue that is the focus of your chosen cover image.

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From InterVarsity: “Where Is Your Heart?”

posted by ACT:S March 27th, 2012

Our friends at InterVarsity posted a new weekly devotional/blog post to coincide with this week’s Relentless ACT:S of Sacrifice challenge to “Sacrifice What Consumes You.” Here’s a blurb from this week’s post by Scott Schimmel from Faith@Work in San Diego:

Ten years ago pastors would ask as they closed a sermon: “Where has your heart been lately? Take a look at your checkbook and your calendar, and you’ll discover where your heart has been.” (more…)

Sacrifice What Consumes You

posted by ACT:S March 24th, 2012

This week, your challenge is to sacrifice what consumes you!

Last week, we explored our callings. This week, reorient the way you spend your time in order to live your calling. (more…)