To read Bob Makin’s September 28 article about Love True, the awesome organization I am helping found, click http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/Central-Jersey-based-Love-True-ministry-takes-aim-sex-trafficking Bob requested personal essays from each of Love True’s directors. Here is the blurb I wrote: Like many workers in the slavery-fighting community I am motivated by a righteous anger against injustice, but I was primarily…
Many of us live more restlessly than restfully. Although watching a sunset while lying in the grass or dangling our feet off a dock sounds romantic, most of us seldom take ourselves to those places. In real life, we tend to equate rest with surfing the internet after putting the kids to bed. After trial, error and…
After Blue Eyes had finished his banana and cheerio breakfast (we are trying to learn baby sign language, but currently he makes his sentiments known by trying to climb out of the high chair then slamming both hands on the tray “hum mm hum mm”), he went to play in the living room and I…
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I had $4.03 to spend at the Rutgers University farmers market. I tasted some sausage and some wine and a butter-toasted pecan then spent what I had: Spinach turnover $1.50 Ear of “picked this morning” sweet corn …
Emptying the shoe rack Climbing on top of the empty shoe rack Climbing on top of the toy chest Climbing on top of the printer Staring longingly into the bathtub wishing those things would come out so that he could throw them in again, then turning his attention to the trashcan. No! Being in the…
The miniseries, Human Trafficking, tells stories about the business, victimization and fighting of human trafficking. PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
After 9 months of pregnancy and 5 months of kicks and flips and hiccups, I had grown very close to my son. Pun intended. And once his body left my body, I felt… well empty. Deflated. And a little cold. Like the bread bowl must feel after the soup has been eaten. But in the…
There are currently three bills being considered in congress that could dramatically improve conditions for child victims of sexual exploitation and enable better enforcement of US laws against human trafficking. Look at the EPCAT website to learn how to support these bills. Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Human Trafficking Act of 2011 The Trafficking…
“…Erotic media perpetuates the objectification of humans, the rejection of love as selfless and the promotion of sex as recreation…and when we think a misuse of sexuality is okay, we might just be oppressing ourselves.” -Arleen Spenceley in her recent article, Is There Room for Erotica in Christianity? PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
I’m not making a statement by posting this comic, my thought were just provoked by it. I want to know what you thinking about it. PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
Love True is hosting an awareness event July 21st at 6:30 pm. Come and learn about the sex trade in New Jersey, Love True’s vision and steps you can take to help fight sex trafficking. Expect light refreshments, live music, an information presentation, a question and answer time and prayer. http://www.love-true.org/?p=166 PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
Chris and I visited Woodcreek Church in Dallas on Sunday. We planned to go elsewhere, but I am thankful that we didn’t because I needed to hear the message spoken there. I did not realize that I needed to hear the message until halfway through it. I’ll share with you what I journaled in the…
Chris and I visited a little church in the little town of Mt. Vernon, TX last Sunday where my parents introduced us to their realtor. Not far into the conversation, we made a discovery. Realtor: “Oh I was in New York City just last week. Did you go to the Tim McGraw concert for service members?” Chris: “Yes. …
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In January and March, I posted lists of little things I am thankful for as Ann Voskamp did in her best selling book, “One Thousand Gifts.” See the rest of my little gifts series here. Mrs. Masalin’s list: A double yolk Popcorn popping on stove top Heavy branches of snowy evergreens Smell of rain on hot tar…
Day 8 of the 40 Day Prayer Guide for Orphan Care www.pearpod.com/oc/downloads/40DaysofPrayer.pdf: “Today, pray for the Lord to raise up workers for the harvest from your church and community. Ask Him to call Christians to go to the ‘fields of the fatherless’ to experience the joy of caring for orphans as we were commanded in…
Rain drops falling few, fat and loud. Circles growing on the puddles. Afternoon sun shining yellow. May-green leaves like stained glass wet glow. Their shadows on wood floor dance. White walls yellow from floor’s sun’s reflection. All bright. All shimmering. Tranquil. Beautiful. PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
Exodus Cry, a division of the International House of Prayer, presented the film, Nefarious: Merchant of Souls as a part of their Incurable Fanatics Tour in North Brunswick, New Jersey on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.. The Point Community Church combined with The Reformed Church of North Brunswick hosted the public event, which…
If you are reading from New Jersey, come to this weekend’s screening of Nefarious: Merchant of Souls in North Brunswick. Learn more about the film at http://nefariousdocumentary.com/. 6 P.M. Saturday, May 19th The Reformed Church of North Brunswick 17 Laurel Place (by Babbage Park) View the trailer here: PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
then click on this sermon series from Mana Church in NC. The sermons on slavery and sex trafficking are very informative. If you are short on time, you can do what I did and pull it up on your phone to listen while you drive. http://www.mannachurch.com/series_stop.php,http://www.mannachurch.com/series_stop2.php PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
I first saw this poster in the documentary, Sex and Money: A National Search for Human Worth. Look at the transformation of each girl from her first arrest mugshot to her eighth. In the film, New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney uses this series of Miami Police Department photographs to explain why she believes prostitution should not be…
It is best to keep your mouth closed when playing horsey with him on my knees… he drools. Just because he is usually quiet and content in the mid afternoon does not mean he will be during a diplomat’s presentation. Necklaces, glasses, and hair must look like finger food. If toys are absent, toes will…
Watch the Whistle Blower, but not for entertainment purposes. Check out demandabolition.org– this one is about ending prostitution from the demand side. Help change the fact that trafficking awareness meetings are full of women. Practicality says talk to the johns. PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
“The Making of a Girl” by GEMS http://www.gems-girls.org/ If you don’t think “teen prostitute” and “commercial sex slave” are synonymous, please look further. http://www.polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/overview?gclid=CIyahdSwlq8CFUXc4AodTSv0zA PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
Have you thought about how odd American traditions must seem to foreigners? I recall an Indian student at Texas A&M inquiring of me about Christmas. “You cut down trees and put them inside your houses… then you hang things on them and store presents underneath?” I can imagine his confusion regarding Easter as well. We…
http://news.yahoo.com/bangladeshs-teenage-brothels-hold-dark-steroid-secret-024639562.htmlYesterday I decided between wearing blue or green. Why is it that some women deliberate over what color to wear while others over whether to take a livestock-fattening tablet or be beaten and starved? Think twice about what you think about. Thanks Laura Joost for sending me this article. PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail
In January, I posted a list of little things I am thankful for as Ann Voskamp did in her best selling book, “One Thousand Gifts” I promised to add to my list: 14. Stained cookbook pages 15. Salon hair washes 16. Sweatshirt just out of dryer 17. Snow on beach 18. Popping packing bubbles 19….
I am co-founding New Jersey’s first restoration home for American teenage girls rescued from sex trafficking! I cannot wait to tell you about Love True’s developments, so check the blog for updates and keep us in your prayers! 2015 Addendum: I served first as Assistant Director of Love True and then more specifically as…
My adorable little boy is growing up! He’s rolling from belly to back and bouncing in a jumperoo and eating mushy stuff and is very talkative. I try to post videos from my computer and it doesn’t work. Does any one know the trick? PinterestFacebookTwitterEmail