PB&J ministry provides weekly touchpoint for people on streets of paradise
A sandwich ministry provides a weekly touchpoint for people living on the streets around Aala Park in Honolulu’s Chinatown, with Salvation Army members and friends offering both food and the non-judgmental love of Jesus. Hawaii—the Aloha State—has almost everything. For people
Why one agnostic turned to Christ
David I remember sitting in my room when I said, “I renounce Christianity.” I had become an agnostic. I was skeptical there might be a god, but I fundamentally felt I had no connection with God. People have used the name of God
How to add more hygge coziness to your life
“Hygge,” pronounced hoo-gah, is a Danish word for capturing a moment of bliss and an arguably healthy obsession of the way one views and lives life. It’s “the Danish art of coziness,” as explained by VisitDenmark. You know when you’re
Working toward #BalanceForBetter this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day celebrates women, their achievements and encourages progress every year on March 8. This year’s theme is #BalanceForBetter. The purpose of this theme is to work together to build a world in which there is gender balance in everything
The importance of taking initiative
The key to making change happen in all aspects of life is by taking the initiative to do so. This allows us to take charge in what we want to accomplish, ensure our voices are heard and take that step
7 ways to show love to strangers
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us start thinking of creative and thoughtful ways to express our love to significant others, family and friends. But the holiday also gives us the opportunity to pay it forward and show love to
10 ways to spread positivity in 2019
In a time when negativity surrounds us, it’s important to spread positivity and be the light for others who are struggling. These are some simple ways to do so in 2019: 1. Use social media for good Social media is a go-to
5 things to keep in mind when setting New Year’s resolutions
This year is coming to a close, and 2019 is right around the corner — which, for many people, means setting New Year’s resolutions, like adopting a healthier lifestyle, becoming debt-free or going back to school. Here are some things
Ways to gift consciously this holiday season
In the season of gifting, it’s tempting to visit online shops and stores for the cheapest deals on Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. While we all love a good deal, it’s important to remember Christmas is also a season that
Coffee connects cops and community
Event facilitates understanding, growth. When Portland Tabernacle Corps Officer Lt. Laura Fyn walks through the Rose Center for Seniors, it’s common for her to overhear snippets of conversation in passing. But the ones regarding fears of police brutality really weighed on
Meet the mechanic who won’t overcharge you
The role of reliable transportation in fostering economic mobility can’t be overstated. At some point, many people hit a plateau in their careers. The way they’ve been working is no longer cutting it. And they feel an unshakeable, visceral urge to
The diagnosis is poverty
A growing model contends that poverty isn’t something to simply “rise above” any more than exposure to lead or asbestos. $1.6 trillion. It’s a figure so large, it’s hard to wrap your head around. It’s also the amount of money the