I’m No Superstar
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.
I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 4A
By Carol Cool on Monday, March 26th, 2012 Filed under: books, compassion, justice, make a difference, poverty relief, purpose.(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 …
Read More of "I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 4A"I’m No Mother Teresa, Part II
By Carol Cool on Monday, March 19th, 2012 Filed under: books, compassion, justice, make a difference, purpose.(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 …
Read More of "I’m No Mother Teresa, Part II"I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 3C
By Carol Cool on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 Filed under: books, compassion, justice, make a difference, purpose.(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. …
Read More of "I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 3C"I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 3B
By Carol Cool on Monday, March 12th, 2012 Filed under: books, compassion, justice, make a difference, purpose.(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 …
Read More of "I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 3B"I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 3A
By Carol Cool on Friday, March 9th, 2012 Filed under: books, justice, make a difference, purpose.(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 …
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