Come to the Christian Community Development Association Justice Film Festival at Park Community Church here in Chicago, September 8 – 10th. Films and contact information can be found at:
Sep
01
Kiva is a wonderful organization that changes lives and influence destinies:
Aug
31
Esperanza is the largest Hispanic faith-based evangelical network organization and is intimately involved in all the issues having to do with the American Hispanic community. A good resource for everyone connected issues facing our Hispanic brothers and sisters. Find their website at:
Aug
27
This site might prove to be a helpful resource for people having problems with internet pornography. Its an internet pornography accountability site, one of the best around. It has potential uses for men, women, children, teens, and parents. Find the site at:
Their blog is found at:
Aug
11
Classes offered at the National Gang Crime Resource Center Convention in Chicago, Illinois (Westin Hotel, August 16 – 18).
Aug
11
An organization dedicated to working with gangs and at-risk youths throughout the Chicago area.http://www.chicagopartnerswithyouth.org/
Jul
06
A collection point for all sorts of information on gangs and gang life. See the website at:
Jul
05
A great story about using soccer to fight gang violence in South Africa. Go to:
Also go the following ABC Nightline link:
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/soccer-bars-south-african-prison-soccer-team-turns/story?id=11064441
Jun
15
A very active prison ministry that has had great success in taking the Gospel to the incarcerated. See their website at:
http://www.kairosprisonministry.org/templates/System/default.asp?id=23761
Jun
14
An inspiring video about leading people to the cross and to Jesus
Jun
10
Saved by Her Enemy: An Iraqi Woman’s Journey From the Heart of War to the Heartland of America by Don Teague, Rafraf Barrak, Rafraf Barrak, Ann Curry . This is a fascinating look at the lengths God went to in order to save this particular Iraqi woman. A truly amazing story.
Jun
10
The Rage Against God: How Aethism Led Me to Faith by Peter Hitchens is an interesting, if not illuminating, look at one man’s journy from disbelief to belief, from atheism to faith. The following article also refers the reader to a variety of reviews on the book that are also interesting.
http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=134250
Jun
03
An interesting and newly-emerging story from CNN about how Jackie Robinson’s faith helped him become the first Black player in Major League Baseball.
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/27/jackie-robinsons-other-crusade/
The story came out of the author’s reading of a book called Onward Christian Athletes (note the playful reference in the book title to the famous Christian song, Onward Christian Soldiers). A review of Onward Christian Athletes can be found at:
http://pitchinvasion.net/blog/2009/11/09/onward-christian-athletes-faith-in-the-game/
May
28
A website to discuss atheism and engage atheists.
May
28
Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth and drawing attention to the needy and how to help them. EPM exists to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around the world.
http://www.epm.org/
May
28
Fornmer Atheist from South Side of Chicago now tours the country using comedy as a vehicle to spread the message of christ.
May
24
A multi-faceted Southside Chicago Ministry dedicated to helping families become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
May
24
This is an interesting model for working with incarcerated youths. See their website at:
May
24
A very thorough site about gang indentification training.
May
24
This is not a Christian site, but one with LOTS of interesting, thought-provoking, and useful information. Find it at:
May
18
This website provides links to numerous sites and organizations dedicated to stopping gang violence. Find it at:
May
13
mercy Housing develops, finances and operates affordable, program-enriched housing communities for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities. Their website is found at:
https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=183
The link for the Illinois and Wisonsin (Lakefront) centers is at:
https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=327
and
https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=334
A stable home is a foundation upon which to build a successful life. At Mercy Housing, we believe every child and every adult should experience security and freedom. Mercy Housing not only helps provide quality, affordable housing programs to those in need, but also offers Resident Services that help improve the community one resident at a time. We help individuals and families learn skills and gain perspectives that keep dreams of stability and hope realities for the future. For more go to:
May
10
Inspiring the Revolution of Second.
I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be Second.
You are here for a reason. We all have needs and could use some help. Talk to us. Call, chat, or email. 24 hours a day.
Go a step further, talk with the people in your life. Spread the revolution of Second. Share the videos with friends. Start an I am Second Group in your neighborhood, workplace, or school. Click on Get Involved to find help getting your group started.
Or you can join an I am Second Group already meeting. Check out Find an I am Second Group.
May
10
Bookmark this site. A good review of contemporary news from a christian perspective. Find the site at:
May
10
A Funny (but thought-provoking) look at how you share your faith with others. Go to:
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100507/10-ways-not-to-share-your-faith/index.html
May
10
This is not a Christian organization but one Christians might want to be involved with. For the website of this environmental group go to:
May
07
About the Book
Pornography is powerful. Our contemporary culture as been pornified, and it shapes our assumptions about identity, sexuality, the value of women and the nature of relationships. Countless Christian men struggle with the addictive power of porn. But common spiritual approaches of more prayer and accountability groups are often of limited help.
In this book neuroscientist and researcher William Struthers explains how pornography affects the male brain and what we can do about it. Because we are embodied beings, viewing pornography changes how the brain works, how we form memories and make attachments. By better understanding the biological realities of our sexual development, we can cultivate healthier sexual perspectives and interpersonal relationships. Struthers exposes false assumptions and casts a vision for a redeemed masculinity, showing how our sexual longings can actually propel us toward sanctification and holiness in our bodies.
With insights for both married and single men alike, this book offers hope for freedom from pornography.
Contents »
May
07
Here’s a great rap that all of us can profit from…
Apr
28
Sunshine Gospel Ministries exists to seek renewal in the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice. It does this through building relationships, teaching and mentoring, developing life skills, care and advocacy in our community. This is what they do:
Community Technology Center offers our neighbors access to computers and Internet free of charge. The Center also provides hands-on, practical training for adults and high school students through various technology classes.
Youth Outreach programs provide students with constructive activities after school and during the weekends. Our youth programming includes tutoring, Bible studies, discipleship training, and a monthly hip-hop worship service. Within these programs, young people are also able to participate in retreats, special recreational outings, college visits, and summer residential camping.
Bridge Builders program seeks to make suburban and rural churches aware of God’s work in urban centers. Student and adult participants are given the opportunity to listen, learn, and serve within Chicago in a unique and challenging way.
Find out more at:
