Because My Shopping Reflects Who I Am
I have been a passionate advocate of Fair Trade after working for 9 years with Mapuche weavers in the South of Chile and witnessing first-hand the harsh life and working conditions they face to survive. But the image I saw today on this link of a couple who lost their lives at one of the worst disasters of sweat shops in Bangladesh shocked the core of my being. Their embrace is such a symbol of humanity and yet they were working in one of the most inhuman industry existing today - the slavery of sweat shops that provide cheap production
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T hese days it seems to be all over: “Christians against abortion’, ‘Christians against marriage equality’, ‘Christians against Starbucks’, ‘Christians against J.C. Penney’… Then I read this somewhere yesterday: “If you’re in the “boycotting because they support marriage equality” mood, turn off your computer and cell phone. Apple, Microsoft, Dell, & Google all support marriage equality through words and money. Try using a computer or smart phone without any of their products. Have a happy boycott!” SO true! In fact, this world is “…dead in trespasses and sins… according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of...
Read MoreDon’t Focus on the Family
I f you are a Christian who is living for your family as your top priority, you might want to watch this compilation of messages about family and marriage by Francis Chan and his wife Lisa. After all, the Kingdom of God is all about priorities, and our goal must be an "undivided devotion to the Lord." Just consider, before you watch these videos, you might want to take some time to ask the Lord to prepare your heart and mind to take this biblical counsel - it might be hard to hear, but we don't have time to waste to get our priorities right!
Read MoreLas virtudes de una mujer de excelencia
L a pregunta es permanente parece y toma distintas formas: "¿Cómo puede una mujer honrar el nombre de Dios?" o "¿Qué tipo de mujer debo ser?" o incluso "¿Qué espera un hombre (cristiano) de una esposa?" Bueno hoy leí un artículo que me pareció un resumen perfecto de la idea que nuestro Creador tiene de una mujer. A continuación van las características de la 'excelente' mujer descrita en Proverbios 31
Read MoreUn soldado para Cristo
E n el transcurso del ano 1945, hube de cumplir con el servicio militar obligatorio. Hacía seis meses que Cristo mi Salvador, me había libertado de las tinieblas. Pensé en un principio, que perdería toda la gracia adquirida con Cristo Jesús, y además, dejar mi hogar y el cariño inmenso de mis padres y hermanos. Recordaba, sin embargo, las palabras del apóstol que me fortalecían: “Señor, ¿A quién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna. Y nosotros creemos y conocemos que tú eres el Cristo, el Hijo del Dios viviente”. Juan 6:68, 69. Gracias a Dios que, “Este pobre clamó, y oyóle Jehová, y librólo de todas sus angustias”. Salmo 34:6. Una vez en el regimiento, mi deseo fue demostrar que era Hijo de Dios. ¿Cómo realizarlo? “¿Con qué...
Read MoreShopping Revolution!
S tay home and relax on Black Friday, get some work done on Cyber Monday, and save your shopping for Fair Tuesday. Buy fair trade and start your holiday off right, said the Fair Trade Federation USA's facebook page today. If you are a conscientious, frugal shopper as I am, you might be wondering where to shop 'right' these Holidays.
Read MoreWhy I don’t Picket Abortion Clinics
Y es. Controversial, I know. But don't get me wrong. I just love how William Wilberforce worked so hard in the UK to abolish slavery while he was a member of Parliament, and how Amy Carmichael struggled to save children from prostitution while she was a missionary in India. However, don't be mistaken: the first was a politician
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