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March 3, 2020Activism, Church, Human Trafficking, Justice by admin

Lament and Hope

Lament is a “passionate expression of grief or sorrow.” It is the language of suffering. Lament is honesty before God and between each other. There is suffering. There is death. We name these realities in lamenting while also looking beyond our present troubles to our hope in God. Laments are expressions of pain usually coupled with requests to the Lord […]

Chat on February 24, 2020Activism, Human Trafficking, Justice, Uncategorized by admin1 Comment

What is Fasting? A Deeper Look

Today we begin a new series for the season of Lent. Each week we will be publishing a devotional that ties into Lenten reflections while demonstrating that there are holistic connections between spiritual disciplines and social action. Neither of these are ends in themselves. They fit together as part of a lifestyle of holiness. The seasons of Lent and Advent […]

February 20, 2020Activism, Church, Human Trafficking, Justice, Resources, Uncategorized by admin

Introducing Our First Lenten Guide

Lent, a time in the church calendar of reflection and preparation, begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. Throughout the season of Lent, we will be offering weekly reflections on lament, prayer, fasting, hope, and freedom to help us prepare for the celebration of Easter. You can expect to receive an email every Wednesday morning starting on Ash Wednesday.

August 1, 2019Uncategorized by Katie2 Comments

A Reflection for Freedom Sunday: 2 Chronicles 20

We are becoming more and more aware of the global misery of human trafficking. But awareness is only the beginning. In my Facebook news feed, I see more “likes” for tragic stories about human trafficking but little engagement on strategic action to counter it. But both are needed. Knowing without acting is like faith without works—it’s incomplete. 2 Chronicles 20 […]

July 31, 2019Uncategorized by admin

What Small Thing Can You Give?

The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” (II Kings 4:1) Scripture is described as a “living word”. Though it was written many years ago, it still […]

November 5, 2018Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking abuse, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual assault by Katie

Is There a Link Between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking?

Does domestic violence intersect with human trafficking? Absolutely. According to the 2009 Department of State Trafficking in Person Report, almost 70% of adult female survivors of human trafficking experienced domestic violence before they were trafficked. People who are experiencing intimate partner violence may decide to escape the abuse by leaving their home and community – but their choice for survival […]

June 29, 2018Haiti, Human Trafficking by admin

Why is Child Slavery Acceptable in Haiti?

Haiti knows brokenness. There are few jobs. There is not enough food as it is, but the anticipated population explosion within the next 20 years will worsen this problem. It is often considered the world’s poorest country with about three-quarters of its population living on less than $2 USD per day. Deforestation has eliminated 98% of Haiti’s forests, magnifying the effects of natural […]

June 29, 2018Activism, Labor Trafficking, Law by admin

Whose Job is it to Address Labor Trafficking?

Lola was 18 years old when she was “gifted” as a domestic helper to a Filipino family immigrating to the United States. Her story headlined the June 2017 edition of The Atlantic, told from the perspective of one of the sons who was about 11 of 12 years old when he made a disillusioning discovery: that Lola was, in fact, their […]

January 30, 2018Prostitution by admin

What is Set Free’s Stance on Prostitution?

As a modern abolitionist, you’ve probably had some challenging and even uncomfortable conversations with people in your church, community, or family. Modern slavery isn’t an easy topic to discuss, especially with people of differing theological and political perspectives. Especially if you represent Set Free, we ask that you are sensitive, respectful and open as you speak with others about […]

December 8, 2017Human Trafficking, Uncategorized, United States by admin3 Comments

The Power of Walking Alongside

A guest post written by Ginger Coakley, CEO of Eden’s Glory. “Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place. It is not to bring men and women over to our side, […]

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Lament and Hope

What is Fasting? A Deeper Look

Introducing Our First Lenten Guide

A Reflection for Freedom Sunday: 2 Chronicles 20

What Small Thing Can You Give?

Is There a Link Between Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking?

Why is Child Slavery Acceptable in Haiti?

Whose Job is it to Address Labor Trafficking?

What is Set Free’s Stance on Prostitution?

The Power of Walking Alongside

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