Say “No More Slavery”: IJM Advocacy Summit Report

I want to thank you for praying for me and the 250 advocates from 40 states who attended the International Justice Mission (IJM) Advocacy Summit in Washington DC last week. I had the opportunity to lobby Senator Richard Burr, Senator Kay Hagan, and three congressional offices (Congressman Melvin Watt, Congressman Richard Hudson, and Congressman George Holding) from North Carolina.

When people asked me why I attended the summit, my response was simple. I’m a woman privileged with opportunity as an American at this particular time in history when slavery is illegal across the world. I am also a mom of a little girl who is hopeful and full of joy. I cannot image the possibility of her life being stolen away by violence and slavery. When I hear the stories of little children who are suffering, I think of her and my compassion as both a Christian and a mom compels me to act.

I am glad so many others intentionally decided to act by heading to Washington DC last week. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from several IJM leaders, including the President and CEO of IJM, Gary Haugen. From a panel of leaders from Free the Slaves, World Vision, IJM, and Solidarity Center, we were also informed of success taking place through focused country models to combat slavery.

Know the Facts:

Slavery is not over!

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Live Humbly

We are continuing our discussion of Humility: True Greatness. Previous posts:

Introduction: What is Humility?

Chapter 1: The Perils of Pride

Chapter 2: The Dangers of Pride

Chapter 3: Who Wants to be Great?

Chapter 4: Can We Learn Humility?

Chapter 5: Make a List

Chapter 6: How Well Do You Sleep?

Today, I am catching up from last week’s travels by discussing Chapters 7 and 8.

“He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8 [NASB]?”

Chapter 7 reminds us of the intentional steps we can take to daily humble ourselves before the Lord:

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