Nimo Patel is a hip-hop music artist and humanitarian who spends his time helping others-making a difference in their lives. | Is it true that words (posts and tweets) can never hurt? What's the effect of angry posts or tweets? | Will you be "the salt of the earth - the light of the world" today? How? |
Do you have the courage, love to turn off the screens? It'll be the best gift you give yourself and others. | How do we respond to disaster? | Let's move toward togetherness so we can work in unity. |
Need gift ideas? Here are gifts to give to yourself, your friends, and even to opponents or enemies, which can bring peace and healing. | Can we be like the sun and shine love on everyone regardless of how they act? | Being open to cultural differences such as meal-time and restaurant norms, makes us more accepting, less judgmental. |
How to Survive Group Projects, a lesson from the Tower of Babel and the Day of Pentecost. | Nancy Humphrey Case leads Bible study at prison, helping inmates answer questions about God, God's Love and goodness. | Nancy Humphrey Case's horsemanship programs build character, community, and changes lives through love |
Jesus' life shows the importance of serving others. Sarah Bell, former librarian in Sitka, AK, served her community with outreach programs. | Sarah Bell shares what she has learned about touching lives by living the Golden Rule.
| Even in times of drought and severe lack of water, we can turn to God for answers. It's God who blesses us, and gives us everything we need. |
Practicing kindness is living the Golden Rule and loving others. | Our prayers and thoughts make a big difference in world events. | Jeanne Sparks prepared students to play hymns in their own churches to serve God, others. |
What can we do for others? Let's shift our focus from getting to giving. | What is an important part of being a Christian? Giving! Check out this thoughtful list of how you can help others. | Let the Holy Spirit run loose in your church! Let go of preconceived notions and connect deeply with your fellow church members. |
Do you want to be free of the past? Hearing others share their experiences gives you the strength to move on. | Prisoners can change and become productive members of society. Just like each one of us, they just need someone to listen to them compassionately! | Feeling like you lack purpose? That you have nothing to contribute? Turn that around—God gives you special talents that you can use to bless others today. |
While teaching prisoners how to nurture a garden, Mark learned that the opportunity to give can be transformative. Find out how he's working to improve prisoner's lives through gardening. | Check out how F.O.C.U.S., a non-profit organization, is impacting its community through organic farming and so much more! | How can church make a difference in your life? The community you gain there is invaluable in many ways. |
Can prayer help when people aren't getting along well? Yes. Read how Adam prayed his way through grad school team projects. | The Christian Science Monitor is actively working to bless the world. How? | Yo, have you ever tried to rap about spiritual ideas? It's really fun! Ben gave it a try, and here's what he came up with. |
Deciding not to engage in gossip transforms an annoying situation. | Helping women who have AIDS proves to be an uplifting experience. | How can you support others on their spiritual journeys? One organization is doing it by offering a community space for learning and prayer. |
If you're just a kid, can the Good Samaritan story have any relevance to your life? You bet! | What's the impact of a single ray of light? Does it affect everything around it? | Be grateful for a fruitful season now and always! A cornucopia device makes it memorable and fun. |
Choose: what are you voting for each moment—God or trouble? Think about it! | When a Sunday School invited Casey to be as a guest speaker, she didn't know what to expect. What she found were students who were super dedicated to God and healing all the time! | Hearing people gossip all the time can be so annoying! How can you put a stop to it? |
When people are being exclusive, be like Daniel—stand up for what's right, no matter what. | How can you support the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan? Send care packages! | Did you know that opening up your home to others is a fun way of expressing God? |
Feeling overly busy? Open up your schedule to someone in need—you'll be so glad you did! You'll put a smile on both your faces. | Always choose to help if you see someone who needs it. You'll be fulfilling John's advice to "love one another." | Be creative as you look for ways to help others! God will prepare the way for you since you have good motives. |
Sometimes loving your neighbor is easier said than done. But it's God's will—and you can do it, with His help! | Be a gentle listener as you pray about leaders in governments around the world. | Be free! Love abundantly in church and everywhere else you go. |
Take action to help those in need—whether that be in the form of donations, prayer, or ideally, both! | In ways big and small, everyone is a leader. How can you be a more effective one? | Consider forming a wisdom circle to further your spiritual growth. |
Pray for the world, then write your own psalm and share it with others. | Want to help, but don't know how? Here are some great ideas to get you started. | Selflessly help others and remember the Christ at Christmastime. |
Gratitude is powerful! Let it overflow in your heart, which blesses others, too. | Be a God-inspired leader, like Joshua. | Celebrate freedom by giving freely! |
Humbly make a difference in your community. Start now! | Like Abraham, be a peacemaker! | Helping others doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. Here are some simple ways you can give. |