Addressing the Responsibilty of Social Enterprises Through the Life of Michael Jackson

pure.imagination — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:33:25 +0000

After hearing of the death of entertainer Michael Jackson, I was excited to come across this article discussing his philanthropic side, including his charities and social justice initiatives, including the song "We Are the World". This article, originally posted on JustMeans.com, discusses the debate about Michael Jackson's charitable nature and illustrates a common misconception made about social enterprises.

40 Ways to Celebrate In-ter-dependence Day from the Englewood Review of Books

pure.imagination — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:33:03 +0000

Writers Brent Aldrich, Chris Smith and Ragan Sutterfield present their list of forty creative and community-conscious options for celebrating Interdependence Day, a "counter-holiday", as they call it, to the 4th of July where people can "celebrate our dependence upon one another and the earth, and our ultimate dependence upon God". Check out their list for ideas for you, your family and your ministry.

"Why are People Poor?" - a God's Politics Blog Article

pure.imagination — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:32:00 +0000

Neeraj Mehta, writing for Sojourners and God's Politics, looks for answers to a simple question that affects communities, cultures and our country: Why are people poor? After giving his own opinions, he presents two questions and his outlook on what has to be done before we as a nation can begin to address the issue of poverty in America.

What Difference Do Faith-Based Organizations Make?: eNews from the IRF Alliance

Cesar Espinoza — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:21:45 +0000

President Obama's faith-based council includes notables such as Noel Castellanos of CCDA. A discussion on the value of faith-based social services and the question of 501(c)(3) status plus more.

"Driver Seat Game" - Simulating the Effects of Aging on Driving Ability

pure.imagination — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:39:32 +0000

Liberty Mututal has recently released a new online game on their website, "Driver Seat Game", putting you in control of a car with the simulated difficulties that an elderly person would have based on their age. Ideally, this game will spark conversations between adults and their elderly parents about transportation options to keep their parents safe and relive them of the stress of driving. For more information, visit ITN-America, a non-profit focused on providing transportation for senior citizens.

"Kids Need Michelle and Starbucks" - Insight Into How to Train Your Volunteers to Make the Biggest Impact in Your Youth Ministry

pure.imagination — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:25:39 +0000

Love is one of the most talked about emotions in the world. Recently, however, due to the added stress put on families, it is an emotion that some children no longer experience. David Steal, writing for ChristianityToday, advises youth ministries on the importance of showing love to the children who come through their doors. His article offers tips and examples of how a little extra attention can make all the difference to a child in need.

A Perspective on the Green Revolution in Iran by Eugene Cho

pure.imagination — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:25:35 +0000

I have been looking for a Christian perspective on the recent election protests in Iran. Searching different blogs and websites, I came across Eugene Cho's article, written for God Politics, a blog hosted by Sojourners. While very simple, this article conveys general Christian love for the people of Iran as they fight for their freedom.

Stephanie's Story: Virtual Volunteering To Help Orphans

Miki — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:24:09 +0000

Stephanie from Davenport, Florida discovered a way to volunteer from thousands of miles away.

Through ChristianVolunteering.org, Stephanie found an opportunity to serve as a virtual administrative assistant for Orphanages of Africa--an international humanitarian organization in Canada.

Proposal for a "Digital Second Harvest" to Help the Poor and End Piracy

Andrew Sears — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:17:56 +0000

It seems like every day I'm reading a new article about the battle between corporations and individuals over copyright and piracy, and it gets old. The problem is that both sides have lost the moral high ground in the debate. Here is a proposal to put both sides on the moral high ground and end the wars over copyright.

An Interview With Author Sundee Frazier on Being Multiracial in the Obama Era

pure.imagination — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:11:09 +0000

UrbanFaith.com recently sat down with Sundee Frazier, author of Check All That Apply: Finding Wholeness as a Multiracial Person (InterVarsity Press, 2002) and Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It, to discuss her experiences living as a multiracial in an ever-changing America. Frazier also talks about how having a multi-racial president has affected her, and how her faith has influenced her life.