Last week, I shared a couple of posts on apologetics and atheism, which may have given some readers the wrong impression. Let me be clear: I am not an apologist. I have the utmost respect for apologetics, but it is not the calling I’ve received. And quite frankly, I think that we can easily be misled Read More »

We’ve come off a week of talking about difficult issues relating to human enslavement. I thought we would end the week by praying a prayer together on behalf of the millions who are enslaved around the world. Please join me in this prayer. Read More »

Today we give thanks to God for moving great mountains. Yesterday, HopeChest received an unexpected $6,500 to make the India Rescue Operation happen. And then last night, some supporters called the "Warrior Girls" hatched a plan to match that $6,500 by Monday. Can you take that challenge? Read More »

10 girls in India need your help today. You can rescue them from a life of rape and abuse by donating some of your stuff today. What personal possessions would you sell in order to stop a little girl from being raped for profit? Ponder that for a moment... Read More »

A well-respected women's leader and her husband run a trafficking and prostitution ring specializing in virgins and young girls. The description of that crime given in this article is true, documented by our partners in India. A rescue operation is in the works, and I am raising funds through this blog to free as many girls as we can. Will you help us? Read More »

Last month, my friend Vince Giordano led a HopeChest mission trip to India. While there, he met with women trapped in brothels who graciously offered to buy soda for their guests while they chatted about life. He walked down constricted corridors–barely shoulder width apart–where heat permeated every space. Rape for profit took place behind every door in Read More »

This is happening across the globe. Fox News just released this report: “Russian supermodels are at a record high — but some hopeful young models in the former Soviet Union were being pushed into underage sex and escort work, Sky News reported Tuesday. Young women from struggling families were inspired by the likes of successful Russian supermodel Read More »

On Monday I’m leaving with Hayden and Gideon to do ministry in South Africa and attend a few World Cup games. Children’s HopeChest is supporting several orphanage carepoints there and we’re looking at helping victims of human trafficking. Girls are being trafficked to South Africa right now at alarming rates. One of the interviews I’m Read More »

Human trafficking is always an issue, but grows even more prevalent at worldwide events like soccer’s biggest stage. As the World Cup heats up in South Africa, new sporting controversies and legends are sure to grab our attention, as they have in years past. Devotees are sure to remember, for example, the exploits of Argentinean attacker Read More »

We all like some free stuff. This week, Kari Gibson is running a contest to give away 10 copies of my new book Priceless and 10 pounds of Saints Coffee. If you like winning free stuff, hit her blog today. Kari is an amazing advocate for orphans around the world. Check out her incredible orphan-themed t-shirts. What is Priceless Read More »