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There is a moment when possibility first whispers.
That moment when something within says, “Maybe. Just maybe.” This isn’t passive hoping—this is hope that rolls up its sleeves. Hope as active engagement.
The journey from possibility to impact doesn’t require grand gestures—just intentional moments of action. Every positive change begins with this fundamental belief: Different is possible. Not theoretically possible, but possible today. Will you give it 15 minutes?
STEP 1: SEE HOPE
Develop your possibility vision
Quick Action: Start a “Signs of Good” photo collection. Capture one image weekly of something positive in your community.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Josh. 1:9).
STEP 2: CREATE IMPACT
Focus on what actually works
Quick Action: Choose a focus (reduce isolation, support youth, help families) and take one 15-minute weekly action like learning neighbors’ names or reading with a local child.
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Gal. 6:9).
STEP 3: FIND YOUR PLACE
Discover your unique contribution
Quick Action: Identify your natural strength (organizing, teaching, creating, connecting) and offer it to a local effort for 15 minutes weekly.
“Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up” (Eccl. 4:9-10).
STEP 4: BUILD LEGACY
Create sustainable patterns
Quick Action: Establish one family tradition like a monthly “Giving Day” or weekly “Friendship Friday” visits with isolated seniors.
“I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isa. 43:19)
You are not a spectator.
We know transformation happens through individual decisions to step forward.
And there is a you-sized hole for goodness near you.
Will you take action?
My 15-minute weekly action will be: ________________________________.
What begins as a single act of kindness can grow into life-changing impact.
It’s hope in action.
Do Good:
- Are you best suited to Do Good in disaster relief? Mental health? Social justice? Take our What’s Your Cause quiz and discover where you can make the biggest impact today.
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