News anchor and world traveler Anderson Cooper gives some tips for traveling to foreign countries. It’s a great read for anyone from novice to experienced travelers. Share this:

“It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while  Read more »

Columnist Todd Johnson tackles the ever-toxic topic of homeschooling vs. public school, and how the classroom can be a mission field. Share this:

William Kamkwamba created electricity for his village in Malawi using some bits of old junk, brain power and one of the nations few resources: the wind. You can read more about his journey bring hope to his village in his upcoming book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Share this:

When Sarah Freeman called to tell her friend Stephen Christian about her mission trip to Haiti, she was just asking for prayer.

Twenty-four hours later, Christian, who is the lead singer of the rock band Anberlin, called Freeman back to let her know he was going too, and bringing friends along with him.

Stephen Christian and his friends are active in traveling around the world doing humanitarian work with Faceless International, but he says you don’t have to go far to find something to you can do to improve the quality of life for others.

The Body Shop has come out with a line of products to help fund the fight against sex trafficking. 100% of the proceeds from their special hand cream and canvas bags will go to Somaly Mam and ECPAT, two organizations that are working to end the sex slave trade. Rarely do big businesses donate the  Read more »

Environmental activists are finding new ways to bring beauty to abandoned spaces and run down neighborhoods: seed bombs! There are even instructions for making your own. Share this:

Ah, weekends. We’re nearly there! It’s enough to make a person turn off the computer, duck and bolt from work early. Weekends are often devoted to catching up, or enjoying the pleasure of being outdoors. While we are all entitled to take some moments to ourselves, I want to encourage you to do more than  Read more »

The UK’s Telegraph shares Henry Diltz’s photographs and commentary on Woodstock, which took place 40 years ago this month. Share this: