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Davison, MI, United States
I am a middle child,born to middleclass parents.Two older brothers,one younger sister.I am married,and have 3 children, Elizabeth who is married and has 3 little boys. She is lucky enough to be able to stay home with them. Her husband, Alan is a Dr. of Physical Therapy. Jonathan who is single and has just finished college and is still trying to figure out life. Katherine, who had a brain tumor and died at the age of 11, 18 years ago.

Resources-Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly...

1. ...More Than Enough
The following are some simple ideas to begin to pursue justice- especially in regards to Fair Trade.

Awareness-Hope-Courage
 Pray-

  • for God to show you opportunities and to increase your awareness on the issue of justice and fair trade
  • for those in need
  • for the least of these
The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16

Scripture-
  • Matthew 24:31-46
           How do our actions differentiate us from just giving lip-service?
  • Amos
            The OT prophet calls out God's people for their treatment and oppression of the poor.  Is is OK to live the comfortable life... at the EXPENSE of others?

Research/Tools opportunities-
Apps- (android & iTunes app stores)
The following are some simple ideas to begin to pursue justice-especially in regards to Human Trafficking.

God is a God of Compassion, Wrath, Rescue

Pray-Pray through the A21 Prayer Card DAILY.
The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16

Scripture-
  • Psalm 146
          How could the Lord use us in being his instruments of justice to our world?
  • Amos 5:32-24
           Is it too easy for me to get caught up in the church stuff, and get away from actually PRACTICING justice? In what ways do I practice justice?
Research/Websites-
Books-

3. Not Enough

Next Steps...
SO WHAT? Justice is fun to talk about...but justice isn't merely talk.  This series must be viewed as the BEGINNING... and not just a '4 week church thing.' It begins and ends with you.  How you choose to put it into action is quite simply HOW YOU LIVE OUT justice.

Get Involved:
  1. Stop at the Compassionate Life table in the lobby. Consider sponsoring a child and changing the trajectory of their life.
  2. Call My Brother's Keeper in Flint.  Ask them how your family or your life group can serve them.
  3. charitywater.org  
Participate:
Stop making excuses. 
  • Take the Hunger Challenge this week! 
           Allow yourself a glimpse of how many of 'the least of these' interact with something we experience at a moments notice-food.
  • Consider taking the money you would spend on meals out and supporting one of the above organizations.
Read:
Matthew 25:31-36
          1 Timothy 6:6-21
                      Amos 5

4. That's Enough


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