Broward Takes Steps To Combat Climate Change
Every year we face devastating natural catastrophes that underline the threat climate change poses. And Broward County is no exception.By 2060, Broward County expects its sea level to rise up to 2 feet. For a low-lying community with a population of over 1.9 million, this poses a real danger. Not to mention that its urban […]
6 Ideas for Your Next Charity Team Building Activity
Giving back is always a satisfying activity, but it can be more fun if done in groups. So for your next team building activity, why not incorporate a bit of charity? It will not only promote camaraderie, but it will also give your team the chance to help the less fortunate.If you’re not sure where […]
The Five Best Environmental Charities in the United States
Since the dawn of civilization, man has been making use of God’s greatest gift: our natural resources. Unfortunately, we haven’t been good stewards. The many environmental disasters we currently face attests to that.Fret not. All is not yet lost. Many advocacy groups around the world are standing up to defend Mother Nature. And we can […]
Setting Your Spiritual Goals for 2020
It’s that time of the year again. A new year has started but still, it feels like we haven’t achieved anything last year. And yet we somehow have to write down a new set of goals for this year.If you’re feeling lost on what spiritual goals you should set for 2020, here are some tips […]
Homeless Mothers Who Turned Their Lives Around
Being homeless is hard but it’s even more so for single mothers. They not only have to look out for themselves but for their little ones too. With no husband or relatives to turn to, homeless single mothers often have to brave insurmountable odds alone.According to studies, 60% of homeless families in the US are […]
How to Become a Philanthropist Even If You Don’t Have Millions of Dollars
So you have the heart for helping others, and you badly want to donate to charity. The only problem is, you’re merely getting by yourself and probably only a couple of paychecks away from being homeless. Do you still have any chance of becoming a philanthropist?Of course! Contrary to popular beliefs, philanthropy isn’t just about […]
The Art of Good Living: 10 Tips to Enjoy a Happy Retirement Life
Do you sometimes ask yourself what will happen to your life once you retire? I think what most of us want is to have a wealthy, healthy, and, most importantly, a happy retirement. However, some people end up with little to no retirement savings and often struggle with a lack of purpose once they retire. […]
Are You an Empath? Here Are The Best Sites To Take an Empath Tests
Are you easily affected by other people’s emotions? Does identifying people’s needs and wants, come naturally to you? Are you extremely sensitive to the emotional ambiance of your environment? If you answered “yes” to all these questions, then you might be an empath!Merriam-Webster defines empathy as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive […]
Friendship As Defined In the Bible
The Bible teaches us so many things. It teaches us to honor God, to obey our parents, and to love our neighbors. But aside from these, it also shows us the importance of friendship.So what does the Bible say about friendship? What does it mean?There are several stories about friendship written in the Bible. And […]
The Most Valuable Lessons We Learned From “Tuesdays With Morrie”
When a person is dying, more often than not, their perception towards life change, it helps them realize what is important and what is not. Just like in this memoir, “Tuesdays With Morrie.” The author, Mitch Albom, writes about all the lessons he received from his college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who was suffering from a […]
Sample Notes to Thank Soup Kitchen Volunteers
No other group of people deserves our gratitude more than volunteers. They lend their time, effort and resources to the less fortunate without expecting anything in return.Though it’s not a paying job, it’s far from thankless. In fact, volunteers get something that no money can buy – fulfillment. The satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped […]
Keeping Christmas Simple This Year
When we think of Christmas, the first things that come to mind are presents, parties, and shopping. Whether we admit it or not, this is what Christmas has reduced to – a veil for mass consumerism.The advent of social media has further intensified this want for material things. Gone are the Christmas of our youths […]
What Is The Difference Between Grace and Mercy?
Though often used interchangeably, “grace” and “mercy” differ in many ways. In a nutshell, they are two sides of the same coin. Grace is a gift we don’t deserve, while mercy is not getting the punishment we deserve. Sounds confusing? Let’s break it down bit by bit. In the dictionary, grace is defined as courteous […]
How Important Are Moral Values in Children?
The digital lifestyle has affected almost every aspect of our life. And that includes parenting.Gone are the days when children are disciplined for any wrongdoings. Instead, the parenting focus in the past few years has shifted to child-centered. We often let them off the hook and are rarely held accountable for their actions.A Washington Post […]
5 Times Jesus Taught Us About Kindness
In the Bible, we read a lot of stories about Jesus’ ministry. He healed the sick and performed miracles. But what we often fail to see are the lessons he is trying to teach us through those acts. Let’s not forget that Jesus is a teacher – one of the greatest there is. He used […]
50 Acts of Kindness You Can Do Today
Once there was a man who was walking along a road when suddenly, robbers attacked him. They beat him so severely and left him almost lifeless. As life slowly ebbs away from him, a man passed by but did not stop. Another man saw him but chose to pass by on the other side of […]
Hollywood Celebrities Who Are Helping the Homeless
With just one TV appearance, they can already earn what a regular person makes in a year. It’s no surprise then that much is expected of celebrities in terms of charity.Because of this expectation, almost all celebrities have done at least one charitable act in their life. Many of them made monetary donations. While others […]
The Simple Formula To A Happy Life
According to the Dalai Lama, happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. True enough, most of us spend our entire lives chasing that elusive feeling. We buy the best cars, luxurious houses, and the latest gadgets, thinking they’ll make us happy. But when we have everything, we realize that all it […]
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
A soup kitchen is one of the few places where the homeless can get a free meal without judgment or discrimination. These institutions rely solely on the generosity of the people and run on donations. As such, they always appreciate people who are willing to donate their money and time. There are many job requirements […]
What is a Soup Kitchen? The Complete Answer
By definition, a soup kitchen is a place where free food is served to the homeless and destitute. In reality, however, soup kitchens are so much more than that. What Does a Soup Kitchen Do? A familiar feeling among homeless people is hopelessness. And we cannot blame them. When you have lost everything (your house, […]