by Doug Bardwell | Jan 11, 2022 | Things To Do
Over the years, I’ve become a firm believer in the power of prayer – often and persistent prayer. I’m actually doing a separate blog about prayer – but more on that to come. That said, many people say “But I don’t know how to...
by Doug Bardwell | Nov 30, 2021 | Things To Do
PHOTO:UNICEF/Frank Dejongh From the United Nations website: Slavery is not merely a historical relic According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. Although modern slavery...
by Doug Bardwell | Nov 23, 2021 | Things To Do
Think your state is tough on Human Trafficking? Most aren’t. Check yours here. Thanks to reporting by Jessica Contrera from the Washington Post, I just read this: Nearly every year for the past decade, a prominent anti-trafficking organization has handed out a...
by Doug Bardwell | Nov 9, 2021 | Things To Do
Yes, that means you, and you, and you too. It’s #GivingTuesday The gospel this Sunday talked of those who give from their surplus and the widow who gave her last penny. While no one expects you to give your last penny, everyone can certainly do something. The...
by Doug Bardwell | Oct 12, 2021 | Things To Do
Women in developing countries are making new lives for themselves by selling gently used clothing instead of being trafficked for sex. The organization FREE THE GIRLS actually packs up gently used or like-new bras and sends them to one of three countries where there...
by Doug Bardwell | Sep 28, 2021 | Things To Do
Not all slaves are found in the sex trade. Domestic workers are one of the fastest-growing workforces in the nation, yet these nannies, house cleaners and home care workers have historically been excluded from worker protections and, as a result, often have no...
