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.

Why Jen Hatmaker Is on My Board of Directors

If your first response to that title question is, “Who’s Jen Hatmaker?” oh, how much you’ve missed. Don’t waste another minute. Visit her blog or Facebook page (where I’ve seen her garner a thousand-plus likes in under four minutes) and read her posts. Listen to her heart and challenges. As a bonus, she’ll make you laugh. Even

Entering Their Pain

What causes girls to end up working in strip clubs? Some are naive enough to believe it will be a step toward a legitimate acting or dancing career. Others say they just want to make some fast money. Having a man pay to view her body can make a woman feel desirable and in a perverted way boost

Stopped by the Flow of Blood

If you’re a man who normally reads my blog, you may be tempted to skip this blog post because it makes you uncomfortable. But if the Amish men and Old Order Mennonite men can handle it, so can you. Be brave; read on! My junior high had a pool, and we were required to take

Why I Need to Be Kinder

Facebook is the new Christmas letter. On Facebook we present the sanitized version of ourselves and our families. Just like the Christmas letter of old—and the dinner parties and garden parties before that—we brag on our kids, talk about our latest vacations, announce our good news. But behind the curtain, everyone has a story of pain.

 

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