3 things to help fight sex slavery
We need to be the voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.
Karen Farris
Op-ed contributor
Karen Farris saw the need to help underserved kids while serving in a youth ministry that gave her the opportunity to visit rural schools on the Olympic Peninsula. She now volunteers her time grant writing to bring resources to kids in need. She also shares stories of faith in action for those needing a dose of hope on her weekly blog, Friday Tidings.www.fridaytidings.com
Can we be like the ‘Boys in the Boat’?
They had learned to pull together. So can we.
My homelessness gave me a heart for the homeless
Whether you donate to the homeless shelters in your area, help the homeless through your church, or volunteer at your local schools — there are more homeless children than you probably realize.
Uncomfortable Thanksgivings have taught me to set the table with love
As a teen, I was anorexic. Thanksgiving meant people staring at my plate — or so I thought. It meant wondering what, if anything, I could eat. My mind wasn’t healthy, and neither was my body. Yet, there I was sitting at the table.
Start 2023 right by taking the 'Dry January' challenge
As Christians, we possess a higher calling to honor God and to be set apart from the world—including senseless alcohol consumption.
The invisible wounds of our nation’s veterans
America, we should honor those who have served us. We should make sure all our veterans get the care they need. I was humbled by what I heard and saw — all it took was a willingness to care. God bless our veterans and their future here back home.
5 ways to help build the students
As students are more engaged in their work, inspired by those who volunteer and see a connection between what they are learning and how it can apply to their future, you will see a spark in their eyes.
Let’s give America’s teachers some extra credit
As it has often been said, teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions. Teachers can create a thirst for knowledge and help children become lifelong learners.
Give the gift of time to your elders
These seniors have made an incredibly hard transition. They have lived independently, and now life is beginning to take away their options. For those of us younger, living our lives of freedom, let’s appreciate it for the blessing it is. We have a gift these seniors could use — a little bit of our time.
The future of our high schoolers is at stake. Let's invest in them
But I’ve seen something else lately — students are losing hope. As adults, we know the stress and uncertainty this pandemic has caused, but what about teens? Are we seeing their struggle?
