Truth Through Fiction
The miniseries, Human Trafficking, tells stories about the business, victimization and fighting of human trafficking.
The Fullness of Emptiness
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…
Fighting Human Trafficking through Legislation
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…
Controversial Article
“…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?
Thought Provoking
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.
This Saturday
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
humbled
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…
It’s a Small World
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. …
I’m loving this!
In America http://www.fairtradetownsusa.org/
One Thousand Gifts III
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…
“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers”
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…
A Little Fall of Rain
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.
May 19th Screening of Nefarious
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…
Hosting Incurable Fanatics Tour
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:
If you’d rather listen than read,
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
Mugshots of Prostituted Women
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…
A Few More Things I’ve Learned Mo. 6
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…
The Whistle Blower
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.
Coercion.
“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
A Tree in the House and an Egg in the Bush
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…
Steroid use in South Asian Brothels
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.
One Thousand Gifts II
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….
Spring 2012 Announcement & Addendum
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…
Blue Eyes
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?
More
More Fair Trade Chocolate: http://www.serrv.org/category/s?keyword=chocolate And shop the Fair Trade store at http://www.serrv.org/
Slave Free Chocolate for Valentine$ Day
I welcome The Hershey Company’s new commitment to improve supply chains, but it’s not enough. http://slavefreechocolate.org/2012/02/on-hersheys-pr-release-of-january-30th-2012/ Yes, I understand how capitalism works; yes, I am a capitalist, but no company should stoup to supporting child labor in order to make a buck. Consumers, if we choose to support fair trade lines, we can drive the corporate giants toward just…
Sex Slavery Abolition Movement
And click Exoduscry.com
Reasons for Inquiry
Jeremiah 10:21 says, “The shepherds are senseless and do not inquire of the Lord; so they do not prosper and all their flocks are scattered.” Several proverbs warn about such consequences, but Jeremiah gives a specific example. If we do not inquire of the Lord, we are considered “senseless.” Rom 9:16 and a proverb (that I…
“One Thousand Gifts”
is a suiting title for Ann Voskamp’s biographical book. She recounts her struggle with viewing God as ungracious and her mission to change her perception by listing one thousand things she is thankful for. According to the back cover, she “beckons you to leave the parched ground of pride, fear, and white-knuckle control and abandon…