Diana Scimone
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DENNIS BENNETT: Episcopal Priest Gone Charismatic
Talk about early adopters. Although the phrase usually describes people who are the first to embrace cutting-edge technology, it also describes Dennis and Rita Bennett. One Sunday morning in 1960, Dennis, a popular Episcopal priest, made an explosive statement, telling his Van Nuys, California, congregation he had received something called the “baptism of the Holy …
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BILL BRIGHT: Campus Crusade Founder Focused on Evangelism
Back in the mid ’80s, when most ministries were cranking out cassette tapes on bulky duplicators, Bill Bright rented a satellite—18 of them, in fact. He used them to host worldwide video conferences, linking 300,000 delegates on five continents. For Bright, co-founder with his wife, Vonette, of Campus Crusade for Christ—now Cru—it was always go …
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How to Help J. Lee Grady Raise Money for a Girls Home
If you have appreciated J. Lee Grady’s contribution to Charisma in the past, please consider helping him as he works to confront gender-based violence all over the globe. Charisma Cares, the nonprofit partner ministry of Charisma, has set a goal to raise $100,000 of the $250,000 he needs to purchase a new building for the …
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The Journalist Who Became a Modern-Day Mordecai
For two baby girls in India, life almost ended in a public trash bin. That’s where their parents dumped them right after they were born. Why? Because Noor and Parveen are girls—and in India, almost no one wants a girl. Girls are useless, not worthy of being educated, and on top of every other encumbrance, …
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49 Facets of God’s Heart for Justice From the Book of Esther
At sundown on Feb. 28, Jews all over the world celebrate Purim, the miraculous story of Queen Esther who partnered with the God of justice to reverse an irreversible death sentence against millions of Jews. The Bible says that Jews are not the only ones who are supposed to celebrate this deliverance but all those …
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Pilgrimage of a Lifetime
Every visitor to Israel has at least one special moment from his or her trip that stands out. Whether it's walking on the same paths on which Jesus walked, sitting in a restaurant talking with local Israelis or planting a tree to help the desert rebloom—a visit to Israel is memorable. I asked believers from around the world to share their unique memories. From Wales to China to the United States, they responded with stories they've treasured in their hearts—in some cases for decades. Here are their special moments.
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Everyday Abolitionists
All these people have full-time jobs in other professions, but they’re using their God-given gifts to make a difference and help stop the traffic. Lucy Ann Moll hosts “Save the Girls” yard sales to raise money for anti-trafficking organizations. To help others do the same, she posted how-to information on her blog, including signs, promotional …
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Stop Child Slavery Now
The horror of child sex trafficking has grown to be almost as big as the global drug trade. But the abusers can be stopped if enough of us act now. I stood in a vacant lot in south Asia surrounded by rocks, fallen trees and the foundations of a new home. Earlier that evening, I’d …
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Recommended Reading
Get helpful resources such as Web sites, books and ministries to help you begin the fight against human trafficking at fighttrafficking.charismamag.com. Ending Slavery: How We Free Today’s Slaves by Kevin Bales Good News About Injustice: A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World by Gary A. Haugen Not for Sale: The Return of the Global …
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Scriptures: God’s Heart for Justice
Around the world and around the corner, ordinary people are helping to abolish this form of modern-day slavery. You can be one of them. (All scriptures are NKJ unless noted.) He administers justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the stranger [foreigner], giving him food and clothing (Deuteronomy 10:18) Defend the poor and …
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Connect With Other Abolitionists on Twitter
Around the world and around the corner, ordinary people are helping to abolish this form of modern-day slavery. You can be one of them. “I’ve found Twitter to be a surprisingly helpful tool in connecting with other human rights advocates,” noted Stephanie Hamilton of Nowhere2Hide. “Most of the networking I’ve done has originated through Twitter. …
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Organizations That Work to Stop Child Trafficking
Around the world and around the corner, ordinary people are helping to abolish this form of modern-day slavery. You can be one of them. Abolish Human Trafficking Abolish Slavery Ahava Kids Apne Aap Asha Forum Beauty from Ashes Born to Fly International Captive Daughters ChildTrafficking.com Digital Library ChildTrafficking.org Cinderella Released Coalition to Abolish Slavery and …
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Human Trafficking is Organized Crime
Around the world and around the corner, ordinary people are helping to abolish this form of modern-day slavery. You can be one of them. Human trafficking is the fastest growing form of international crime. It’s the second highest grossing illegal industry in the world. Only illegal drugs bring in more money. Traffickers can sell a …
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Exclusive Interview
Journalist Diana Scimone recently spoke with Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, director of the U.S. State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking of Persons. Diana Scimone: You recently started working at the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking of Persons. What’s your vision as the new director? Ambassador CdeBaca: One of the main things we’re trying …
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Trafficking Resources
Around the world and around the corner, ordinary people are helping to abolish this form of modern-day slavery. You can be one of them. Trafficking Resources Table of Contents: Exclusive Interview With Ambassador CdeBaca Human Trafficking is Organized Crime Organizations That Work to Stop Child Trafficking Connect With Other Abolitionists on Twitter Scriptures: God’s Heart …
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