Comments for Everyday Justice

Comment on The Author by Christine Jacobsen

Christine Jacobsen — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:57:20 +0000

Julie,
I just finished reading Everyday Justice and wanted to say thank you. I have read several books lately on this broad topic, but being a young mom myself I really appreciated your perspective. I often finished the other books and felt challenged and invigorated, but a little defeated because I was not in a similar life situation and felt like since I wasn’t going to move into a a community house in the projects that I had nothing to offer. Reading your book gave me some new insights and some definite steps I can take to make a difference where God has me right right now. I appreciate your candor and honesty, and your encouragement to take it one step at a time. My husband is a writer too (Rookie Dad, Zondervan, 2007), and I know it is no easy task to write and parent small kids, so thanks. I continue to look forward to your blog posts, and plan on recommending your book to my friends.
Also, our church is hosting a Justice Conference (thejusticeconference.com) in February with speakers such as Shane Claiborne and Lynn Hybels. The speaking slots are all filled (sadly for me, as I put your name in the mix too late in the game!) but I wanted you to at least know about it, as they are hoping to make it an annual event and there’s always next year.
Peace,
Christine

Comment on Peace Concert in Cuba by Charlotte Wright

Charlotte Wright — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:45:35 +0000

Fidel Castro still have some good legacies despite his not so good repuation.;;”

Comment on Everyday Justice by ku, seung hoe

ku, seung hoe — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:00:46 +0000

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Comment on Peace Concert in Cuba by Arianna Torres

Arianna Torres — Fri, 21 May 2010 02:57:14 +0000

Fidel Castro would always be an icon of history evethough he is against the U.S..`;

Comment on Blog Action Day – Climate Change by Ruby Jones

Ruby Jones — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:32:43 +0000

Climate Change is really scary, now we have super typhoons and a lot of flooding going on some countries..:.;

Comment on Southwestern Goes Sustainable by Hayden Bennett

Hayden Bennett — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:48:46 +0000

Wind power is a good source of electricity but it also takes up lots of space just like solar power plants.*.;

Comment on Contact by Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:15:50 +0000

My question is actually on the same lines as Judy’s (above). Do you have a study guide, leader’s guide, discussion guide, anything like that for Everyday Justice which could be used in a Bible Study or Sunday School class??

Comment on Contact by Judy McRoberts

Judy McRoberts — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:47:06 +0000

Hi,

We are starting a couple of discussion groups around your book, Everyday Justice, We were wondering if you had any discussions questions that we could use. I know we will have a lot of ideas and thoughts expressed, but I would like to keep them focused, so that we do more than just talk and get moving toward action.

Thanks,
Judy

Comment on Human Trafficking Awareness Day by Ellie

Ellie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:21:46 +0000

I attended a Human Trafficking Engagement Day event at the Washington State capitol in Olympia. It was incredible to see the number of people who showed up – people who are engaged in grassroots efforts to combat human trafficking. My hope is that from this day, people will spring into action, thus causing human trafficking to become an everyday conversation not of statistics and numbers, but of success stories and triumphs.

Comment on Fair Trade Christmas by Steve

Steve — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:04:51 +0000

Good thoughts Mel. I agree that in all of these conversations, we need to be aware of the subtle (or not so subtle) superiority that can come when we engage with the poor.

What I like about this video is that it connects our own poverty (relational, spiritual poverty) with the physical poverty that millions of people around the world face. I like the idea that a Fair Trade transaction doesn’t just ‘save the poor person’, but helps us to think about the meaninglessness of consumer culture, and helps us to think about someone besides ourselves. There is a part of me that thinks the message of Fair Trade is more important for us (the self-absorbed rich Americans) than it is for the poor who benefit from jobs and additional income.

I’d love to hear what other people think…