The greatest cause of human trafficking today might surprise you. It’s debt. Access to a loan that is not designed to be repaid has been a tool to prey on people in poverty around the world. While human trafficking is the most egregious outcome of predatory lending, it’s not the only one. Close to...
Progress is Possible
When faced with overwhelming issues like AIDS, poverty, and human trafficking, it’s easy to forget progress is possible. But consider Rwanda. I lived in Rwanda from 1999-2002 and recently returned. It simply is not the same country today as it was just a decade ago. Though it still has a long way to go,...
Three Waves in How the Church Responds to Poverty
I’m not a surfer. But I’ve secretly always wanted to be. While visiting Point Loma University, San Diego, CA, I was invited by students to try surfing. Early in the morning we donned on wetsuits, grabbed boards, and headed out to the surf. What I didn’t expect: Riding the waves isn’t the only challenge....