a reminder that this is not normal
There are days when human trafficking is just so normal to me; conversations about prostitution, rape, violence, slavery and all the rest seem to roll right by. Men humiliating and de-humanising women that I know by name is just another day at work and its not a question of whether or not she has experienced … Read more
I was afraid to participate #FemFest Day 3
The final day of the Feminisms Fest synchroblog. This is “What I Learned.” To read the other incredible posts visit: Loveiswhatyoudo.com // FromTwoToOne.com // SeePrestonBlog.com When the Feminisms Fest conversation was launched over the internet on Tuesday, I was sitting in my parents kitchen in Canada and thought I would put down my two cents. … Read more
Don’t ‘Give Your Life’ to Fight Slavery
A tweet I saw several months ago said: “Make your mark on this life by giving your life to set slaves free.” It brought up in me something I deeply fear. The idea of ‘being a hero’, or seeing yourself as a sacrifice to the cause, a concept which is so prevalent in the world … Read more
Fast For Freedom Day 17 – The Interest of Others #IWFF
This season of lent, follow along with the Fast For Freedom. Participate by sharing, praying, fasting, or giving to raise awareness about global slavery. Download the 40 day devotional for free here. Share your own thoughts and prayers in the comments, and be challenged to take action in the movement for Freedom. Every time God is … Read more
Fast For Freedom Day 14 – International Women's Day #IWFF
This season of lent, follow along with the Fast For Freedom. Participate by sharing, praying, fasting, or giving to raise awareness about global slavery. Download the 40 day devotional for free here. Share your own thoughts and prayers in the comments, and be challenged to take action in the movement for Freedom. Wow, 14 days into … Read more
Fast For Freedom Day 10 – Screen Free #IWFF
This season of lent, follow along with the Fast For Freedom. Participate by sharing, praying, fasting, or giving to raise awareness about global slavery. Download the 40 day devotional for free here. Share your own thoughts and prayers in the comments, and be challenged to take action in the movement for Freedom. So you may have … Read more
Fast For Freedom Day 9 – Where the Spirit of the Lord is #IWFF
This season of lent, follow along with the Fast For Freedom. Participate by sharing, praying, fasting, or giving to raise awareness about global slavery. Download the 40 day devotional for free here. Share your own thoughts and prayers in the comments, and be challenged to take action in the movement for Freedom. “Now the Lord is … Read more
Fast For Freedom Day 4 – Love #IWFF
Deuteronomy 10:17-18 “For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God , mighty and awesome who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow and loves the alien. giving him food and clothing.” The last time I read Deuteronomy … Read more
Fast For Freedom Day 2 – Great Hope #IWFF
This season of lent, follow along with the Fast For Freedom. Participate by sharing, praying, fasting, or giving to raise awareness about global slavery. Download the 40 day devotional for free here. Share your own thoughts and prayers in the comments, and be challenged to take action in the movement for Freedom. “There is no room … Read more
Fast For Freedom Day 1 – Ash Wednesday #IWFF
This season of lent, follow along with the Fast For Freedom. Participate by sharing, praying, fasting, or giving to raise awareness about global slavery. Download the 40 day devotional for free here. Share your own thoughts and prayers in the comments, and be challenged to take action in the movement for Freedom. I knew that … Read more
