Five Reasons to Give to SIA this Christmas
1. Give a meaningful gift! In his annual Gifts that Say You Care article, New York Times columnist Nicolas Kristof said, “Give Grandma a...
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SIA Team
- Oct 4, 2011
- 1 min
It only takes a spark
This week I am away at the Journey Farthest Out, Tahoe retreat. While there, I will learn about prayer and practice peace, so I thought...
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SIA Team
- Sep 27, 2011
- 3 min
What's it like in rural Malawi?
This week’s post is a journal entry I wrote as we were leaving Malawi and heading up to Kenya in August. I know that this short...
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SIA Team
- Apr 12, 2011
- 2 min
A better way to grow food
A woman tends to vegetables in a bio-intensive garden in northern Kenya, which is run by CIFORD to grow food for people with HIV/AIDS....
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SIA Team
- Feb 22, 2011
- 2 min
Seeing Clearly
Last year, Jacky Buhoro of the Democratic Republic of Congo told me, “As Christians, we are called to change by doing.” Where does this...
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SIA Team
- Feb 15, 2011
- 2 min
Shifting Perspectives
My work with Spirit in Action is not only about “making the world a better place” and running the daily operations of an organization,...
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SIA Team
- Feb 1, 2011
- 3 min
Recognizing the Value of Overhead
“Misconception No. 4: Low administrative costs are a good indicator of the quality of the organization.” So begins a post by Saundra...
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SIA Team
- Dec 28, 2010
- 2 min
Musings and Gratitude
The end of the year is a good time to pause and reflect on our lives – preparing oursleves for the newness of the coming year. This week...
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SIA Team
- Sep 14, 2010
- 2 min
The Power of Music
My new house is right across the Yale Divinity School and today I joined the community for their daily worship service. The moment the...
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SIA Team
- Aug 10, 2010
- 2 min
Daily Inspiration
When I look at the world around me I sometimes get overwhelmed by the sadness, hopelessness, and violence that are ever-present in some...
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SIA Team
- May 31, 2010
- 2 min
Nonviolence and the Promotion of Peace
I have long been intrigued by the connection between peace and prosperity. When people are safe and free I believe they are better able...
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