David Wilkerson impacted the life of Nicky Cruz and the gangs of New York, but he did much more, all because he was obedient to God’s whisper. If you want to change the world for the better, you might want to read this story about David Wilkerson’s journey of faith: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/aprilweb-only/rememberingdavidwilkerson.html
Archive for the ‘Responsible Christianity’ Category
In the Beginning: A Conference on the Days of Creation
May 3, 2011The question of origins is as controversial inside the Church as it is outside of it. There is an intense debate among believers about how to interpret the Creation account of Genesis. This debate raises many practical questions: Does the Creation controversy cause doubts about other aspects of the Christian faith? How should Christians explain [...]
Pray for a Terrorist
February 25, 2011Want to do something to fight terrorism? Pray! I just found this website that talks about what I’ve been doing since 9/11, praying for terrorists. If you’ll recall, back in the day, Saul (Paul the Apostle) was nothing more than a terrorist. He was intent on uprooting Christianity and persecuting Christians all over the Middle East. Saul [...]
Women at Risk International
February 17, 2011The numbers are staggering, not just abroad, but right here in the US! Declare WAR on sex trafficking everywhere. Find out more about Women at Risk, an outreach to women forced into human trafficking at: http://warinternational.org/
Shane Clairborne
February 16, 2011Here are some really thought-provoking videos on Christian living by Shane Clairborne. Well worth the watching. Shane Clairborne – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPANKUHabx4 Best Sermon Ever – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzbQzn9-_Xk&feature=related Another way of Doing Life – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfOGLXwtyCU&feature=related Jesus for President – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfLdVazh33E&feature=related Christianity and Homosexuality – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkWk1ATYHno&feature=related
Evolution, creation, old earth, young earth… Confused?
January 31, 2011Find out more at this website: http://www.evolutionnews.org/2011/01/a_one_hundred_year-old_challen043161.html
Rosebud Writer’s Guild
January 11, 2011Fearlessly expanding the feminine voice in our churches, communities and culture. http://www.redbudwritersguild.com/
Judging Jesus by his Followers
November 17, 2010A sobering reflection on what it means to be a Christ follower can be found at: http://www.reasons.org/judging-jesus-his-followers
Celebrate Recovery
November 17, 2010A very interesting Christian “12 Step” form of recovery program. CR has developed 8 principles that are based on the Beatitudes. They are as follows: CELEBRATE RECOVERY’S EIGHT RECOVERY PRINCIPLES The Road to Recovery Based on the Beatitudes Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and [...]
The Open Table
November 15, 2010The Open Table provides an interesting model for helping to restore individuals and communities. Find their site at: http://theopentable.org/
Interested in Immigration Issues?
September 4, 2010Come 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: http://www.ccda.org/film-festival
Christian Community Development Association
September 4, 2010http://www.ccda.org
Kiva: Loans that change lives
September 1, 2010Kiva is a wonderful organization that changes lives and influence destinies: http://www.kiva.org/
Esperanza
August 31, 2010Esperanza 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: http://www.esperanza.us/site/c.inKOIPNhEiG/b.5510043/k.CE9B/Esperanza__Strengthening_Our_Hispanic_Community.htm
Covenant Eyes
August 27, 2010This 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: http://www.covenanteyes.com/ Their blog is found at: http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/
Chicago Partners with Youth
August 11, 2010An organization dedicated to working with gangs and at-risk youths throughout the Chicago area. http://www.chicagopartnerswithyouth.org/
Jesus, Soccer, and Gangs in South Africa
July 5, 2010A 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
Kairos Prison Ministry
June 15, 2010A 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
Atheist Central
May 28, 2010A website to discuss atheism and engage atheists. http://raycomfortfood.blogspot.com/
Good Seed Ministries
May 24, 2010A multi-faceted Southside Chicago Ministry dedicated to helping families become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. http://www.goodseedministries.org/app/
Gang Prevention Services
May 18, 2010This website provides links to numerous sites and organizations dedicated to stopping gang violence. Find it at: http://www.gangpreventionservices.org/resources.asp
Mercy Housing
May 13, 2010mercy 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 [...]
I am Second
May 10, 2010Inspiring 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 [...]
The Christian Post
May 10, 2010Bookmark this site. A good review of contemporary news from a christian perspective. Find the site at: http://www.christianpost.com/
May 10, 2010
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
Sierra Club
May 10, 2010This is not a Christian organization but one Christians might want to be involved with. For the website of this environmental group go to: http://www.sierraclub.org/
Sunshine Gospel Ministries
April 28, 2010Sunshine 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 [...]
Pregnant? Now What?
April 27, 2010This is a posting about the work of local pregnancy centers to support human life. If you have an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy, these clinics provide a good alternative to government funded agencies such as Planned parenthood. Check out the websites at: Local Pregnancy Center Directors Topic: the work of local pregnancy centers to [...]
Violence in Chicago: Who wants to live forever?
April 26, 2010A hard video to watch. What will you do to help curb the epidemic of violence in Chicago? http://www.youtube.com/peace4chicago#p/a/f/1/lVhXbjxUdVE
Widow Connection
April 26, 2010A wonderful site that addresses the empowerment of widowed women, both here and abroad http://www.widowconnection.com/Widow_Connection/Widow_Connection.html Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 In addition, you might want to read Kaye Warren’s bold [...]
