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Posted this in my stories yesterday on a whim and

Posted this in my stories yesterday on a whim and was shocked to see how much it resonated with y’all when I woke up this morning. Making it shareable here by request.

This is not to say that I do not take sides. Quite the opposite actually. I am not taking the sides presented to me. I am running fervently towards a third way. Not a way that is steeped in polarization and debate, or a way that settles for the comfort of middle ground. A way that centers those in need among us, and actually works for their good in all ways - from politics to their front porch and everything in between.

Keep your hot takes. I am taking the side of the ones most often pushed aside.

Meet me at the margins. Bring love.

Biblical justice cannot cannot exist if social con

Biblical justice cannot cannot exist if social concern is stripped away from Christian faith.

Happy Sunday 🧡 I was recently reflecting on some of my past work, and came across a critique that stated that my approach is nothing more than “worldly social justice wrapped in Biblical language.” 🥴?

In the specific piece being critiqued, I referenced the following:

✨ Anti-racism (naturally lol)
✨ Leaning into empathy & compassion
✨ Working towards equity & speaking up for the historically marginalized
✨ Using your gifts to take action and make the work personal
✨ Fulfilling both the great commission (making disciples) AND the greatest commandment (to love)

So I’m looking at that and thinking… hm. Empathy, compassion, equity, action, love… the Bible literally screams all of these things from cover to cover..? It references fighting for the poor, immigrant, orphaned, widowed, and historically oppressed literally hundreds and hundreds of times?! That’s… a lot… 🤷🏾‍♀️

While the Bible discusses different forms of justice, the social aspect of it cannot be ignored. This involves our relationships, our generosity, and how we reflect what Christ did for us. Tim Keller addresses the mandatory & Biblical nature of social justice in the book Generous Justice (highly recommend):

“The mishpat, or justness, of a society, according to the Bible, is evaluated by how it treats these groups. Any neglect shown to the needs of the members of this quartet is not called merely a lack of mercy or charity, but a violation of justice, of mishpat. God loves and defends those with the least economic and social power, and so should we. That is what it means to ‘do justice.’” 🌎

Could it be that modern Christianity has been so long devoid of a prominent call to action-oriented justice, that the very mention of it sounds unbiblical?

I’m gonna say this with my WHOLE chest: The equitable nature of God cannot be denied. The deafening call for a life poured out in deeds of justice and compassion as a result of what Christ has done for us cannot be looked over. And a Christian faith detached from active social concern is not a biblical one.

In case anyone else gets stuck between ✨ dreamin

In case anyone else gets stuck between ✨ dreaming ✨ and DOING like me, especially in seasons like this where it’s all hands on deck for the good of those around us… I hope this little illo serves as a gentle kick in the butt (and a breath of fresh air!) 😉
We can do this. We will be okay.

Also! Do Good Daily notepads are back in stock TODAY!! And it brought some friends… bundles!! 💙 thanks for all your support, as usual!! I’m just trying to do my part. I love you, my friends.

Do Good Daily: an everyday approach to a lifestyle

Do Good Daily: an everyday approach to a lifestyle of good work!!! Y’all, I can’t tell you how proud I am of this lil’ baby right here 🥺

[UPDATE: SOLD OUT! 😭 Restocking September 2nd at 6pm ET]

When someone first discovers a desire to get active & use their passions to make a difference in their sphere of influence, the first question they normally ask me (or others in this work) is “what can I do?” And I normally respond with something like “well, you can’t just make a temporary contribution to this work. It’s gotta become a lifestyle.”

But as someone who values practicality and action steps, I get that this is often easier said than done.

For months, I’ve been wrestling with how to convey this truth with both simplicity and intentionality, and the answer is a clear one: do good daily.

When the world gets loud and overwhelming, do good daily. When you’re questioning your own contribution & whether or not you’re enough, do good daily. When you don’t know what else to do, Do. Good. Daily. Right where you are. 🌎

For something good to become part of your lifestyle, it’s gotta become a daily practice. This notepad seeks to help you do just that. Space for learning, good deeds, joy, thoughts to meditate on, and your regular to-do list, with the goal of helping you merge those important practices with your daily routine.

So excited to have another fun resource ready for ya! You can check it out at the link in my bio 💚💛🧡💙 YAYYYYY! Also say hey to my smiley face pants!!!! 🙂 🙂 :)

We weren’t created to handle a consistent intake

We weren’t created to handle a consistent intake of devastation, we weren’t built to know how to immediately respond to staggering humanitarian crises. 🌎 It’s okay if you dropped everything for a while to send up some prayers, or find ways to help, or grieve with your loved ones - even grieving alone…

It’s also okay if you don’t know what to do right now, with the weight of the world, or haven’t had the capacity to make any decisions yet.

All I ask is that you don’t allow your heart to grow cold to the world and its troubles. There is power in the warmth of your compassion, the heat of your love in motion. The little steps you take as you care for others and yourself.

Do good daily. Let your days be the evidence of a heart on fire. ❤️‍🔥

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