My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy. — James 1:2 Sometimes it’s the photos that are...

The Manyamula Savings and Loans group makes all decision through consensus. Dream large. Such a nice thought, and yet, it takes a...

Stories we tell about ourselves have a tendency to get stuck in a rut. Do you have friends who tell stories of moving from one ailment to...

Del loved words. He ruminated on words, contemplated and meditated on words of inspiration, and he wrote many words of encouragement to...

Have you seen this map? It shows just how BIG Africa is. It’s easy to lump a lot all together under the label of “Africa.” And yet,...

I bet you never feel overwhelmed, right? Taxes, exams, deadlines are greeted with ease? The great need in your family, your community,...

Local leaders are part of our kindness advantage too! When you compare non-profits supporting development in Africa Spirit in Action is...

This is an excerpt from a talk that I gave at Bonny Doon Presbyterian Church, sharing my personal journey and about my work with Spirit...

One of the many highlights of my trip to Africa last summer was visiting Samuel Teimuge in Kenya. Samuel, who worked with Del even before...

At the heart of Spirit in Action is a deep respect for people dedicated to changing their own communities. One of these people that puts...

Seeds are amazing things: from a tiny beginning comes growth, blossoms, and fruit. In a way, Spirit in Action is a seed that Del Anderson...

From the writings of Del Anderson (1906-2008), Spirit in Action Founder, in honor of his birthday on July 17th: God will not do for us...

Del Anderson, SIA’s founder, wrote this meditation on the topic of fear in his journal on March 13th, 1999, at the age of 92. For me,...

Women with fuel-efficient stoves in Ghana. “Even though you might not see face-to-face how lives are changing, I want to let you know...

As a new year begins, I take a moment to rededicate myself to serve God and the world by serving others. This week I repost a writing...

This time of year is a good time for reflection and appreciation so this morning I sat down and wrote out five things about Spirit in...

Dennis Kiprop, SIA Small Business Fund (SBF) Coordinator in Kenya, has trained and supported 27 micro-enterprise business groups near...

Last week I talked about the power of language – saying what you mean and meaning what you say – and this week’s post continues on that...

I know the power of language. The words we use affect the way we see the world. You can be sure that when I talk about Spirit in Action...

A writing from Spirit in Action’s founder, Del Anderson. Written sometime before 2004. How often we follow society instead of the call of...