I’m No Superstar is a blog for people like me who want to make a difference in the world but know they aren’t activists. Each post contains a social action idea that most of us could do, a book that’s worth reading, or a link to a website that offers other ideas. Oh, and it’s all introduced by a sometimes quirky story from my life.
(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) Please note: This chapter was written several years ago. Some of the activities we supported then have changed, but the principles of the illustration remain the same. Neighborhood Mission It can become very easy as “do-gooders” to throw money, or even prayers, at causes and
(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) Please note: This chapter was written several years ago. Some of the activities we supported then have changed, but the principles of the illustration remain the same. “You can do what I can’t do. I can do what you can’t do. Together we can do something
(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) Part II, Performing for the Love of It Now it’s time to find your own act. Remember, your mission is not meant to be the same as mine. God is the circus master; He determines your place. Your service won’t follow the same path as
(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) 5. Do something. On the other side, we must do something. God has a mission for each of us. We work with him to determine what it is. I couldn’t just stay cozy in my little suburban nest and ignore the rest of the world.
(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) 4. Realize we cannot do it all. The task of providing a decent life to every human on the planet is an overwhelming one. It can easily swamp us. As individuals, we are not meant to meet every need, to solve every problem. That’s as
(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) “A servant of God has but one Master.” George Müller If God is in charge and hasn’t designed us for the trapeze, we need to learn to walk the tightrope he did design us for. So what are God’s beginning tightrope lessons for us? Lessons
I’ve seen several announcements and Facebook posts about autism lately. So I thought I would interrupt the serialization of my I’m No Mother Teresa book to talk about autism for a few moments. Autism affects 1 in every 110 children. Moms and dads struggle to provide their children with the services and help they need
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