September 2011
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August 2011
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Aug 29th
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Aug 29th
Aug 15th
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Aug 9th
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world of poverty →
this a great blog. expect many reblogs …
Aug 8th
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What is Fair Trade? →
sheshallgofree: Fair Trade is an alternative approach to conventional trade that is based on a partnership between producers and consumers. It provides better terms of trade and ensures the sustainability of production and trade, even in times of economic instability. The Fair Trade standard aims to correct…
Aug 8th
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Aug 7th
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East Africa drought →
PLEASE DONATE … no one should have to suffer like this 
Aug 6th
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Aug 6th
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Kenya/Uganda Travel Study →
I really want to go on this travel study next summer because it aligns with what i want to do in the future but I have no clue how I could afford it … just keep me in your prayers.  thanks :)
Aug 6th
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Aug 5th
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“God will put you in a predicament where you’re dreaming something that you...”
Aug 5th
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Aug 2nd
July 2011
5 posts
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Jul 31st
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‘Circles of Hope’ Design Competition →
this is a fun idea … check it out!
Jul 18th
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Insight: It Costs To Do Good →
ilivefairosu: I think it depends on how you define consumption and consider what does “doing good” really mean. In a society where we are defined by what and how we consume, I think the whole marketing wave of organic, Fair trade, and eco-friendly items can distract us from the true point.  Citizens from every social and economic class can participate in these areas and “do good” for their...
Jul 11th
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Jul 9th
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“17 But if anyone has this world’s goods (resources for sustaining life) and...”
– 1 John 3:17-18
Jul 4th
June 2011
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Jun 30th
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Jun 20th
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My devotional this morning asked “what does it mean that God is love?” in reference to 1 John 4:16. As I began to think about it, I thought about how we hear the word love so much these days that it often loses it’s impact. I went back to the Bible, to 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - the clearest explanation of love I know. But this time I replaced ‘love’ with...
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Jun 9th
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Jun 8th
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WatchWatch
theafricatheynevershowyou: Africa Rising: Modahnik - Haute Fair Trade Fashion Conscious Living TV visits rising haute couture fashion star Kahindo Mateene in the studio for her breakthrough fair trade line, Modahnik. Kahindo shares with us her inspiration behind the line, the importance of fair trade in fashion and what’s next with her recent acceptance in the 2011 class of Macy’s Chicago...
Jun 6th
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“The Lord is like a father to his children,  tender and compassionate to those...”
– Psalm 103:13-14 NLT
Jun 6th
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Jun 2nd
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Jun 1st
May 2011
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“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.Be devoted to one...”
– Romans 12:9-12 (via theorybecomesfact)
May 31st
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3-year-old logic
Me: Izzy why is your water cloudy?
Izzy: I put potato in it (straight face)
Me: um why
Izzy: it tastes better
May 30th
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chinti and parker
I LOVE chinti and parker an ethical company with the perfect range of fashion basics: To us, ‘ethical’ is not an extra, but a given.  It is something that runs right to the core of every garment we make. i’m writing my mental wishlist as I type :)
May 30th
“The LORD will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O LORD,...”
– Psalm 138:8 NLT
May 27th
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The Elements Survival Coat →
when i read this, i just had to share.  it’s absolutely amazing what this girl is doing. check it out and support!!
May 26th
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May 25th
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i have a confession to make … i am too proud. i made a huge jump coming to london to intern with one of my favorite designers but it has left me rather broke and its only by God’s grace that i am even able to get to work each day — seriously. so why am i so proud? … because recently a friend asked me if i was struggling for money and instead of taking this window of...
May 25th
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May 24th
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May 24th
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into Africa →
“The fact that it gives something back to a community just makes it all glow. I’m from Jamaica and see the difference collaborating with small communities can make; it’s not just lip service, it’s real and does affect people.” — Jessica Ogden
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“The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.  I will protect those who...”
– Psalm 91:14-16
May 11th
April 2011
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Apr 29th
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Apr 27th
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“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When...”
– Isaiah 43:1b-2,4 i came across my favorite verses in my devotional this morning, what a timely encouragement this is as i head to my final exam for the school year. here’s an excerpt from the devotion: When I learned these verses, I began to see a side of Jesus I had never seen before. He...
Apr 27th
Apr 27th
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“People may discuss theological doctrines with great skill; but if they lack...”
– Quote for today « Mali Musings – wonderings from a reluctant nomad
Apr 26th
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the bootstrap project
I found this company through another blog and I was so impressed with the craftsmanship that I had to share.   I LOVE The Bootstrap Project: The Bootstrap Project’s mission is to create a sustainable platform to promote and retain centuries-old crafts and customs. We create the outlet for the local artisans. The profits of the sales go back to the artists and their communities, through...
Apr 25th