In early April, the ACTS team travelled to Uganda to engage with the community we serve there, Mizizi. It was the first time since 2015 our entire team was on the…
As we all know, February is Black History Month! A time dedicated to celebrating the achievements of African Americans in US history. Observances of this month are primarily relegated to…
Another year is here. It appears each one passes quicker than the last. Life isn’t slowing down; it steamrolls its way through us… or even past us. It feels that…
The beauty of the human experience is the breadth of emotions we encounter and endure. From the most joyful of moments to the most devastating, it proves that we are…
Every September we observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s a time for communities to come together to share resources and learn as much as we can about this difficult topic, in…
Life takes some unexpected twists and turns. Perhaps it’s the remnants from the whirlwind that was the COVID-19 pandemic, but recently nothing seems to go to plan. Jostled is the…
Idle hands are the Devil’s playground. Growing up, you probably heard a version of this adage. Whether you adhered to it or not, the statement carries a heavy warning. A centuries-old…
Vulnerability: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. June is a vulnerable month for me. Partly because I end…
5 ways to love your family to life. Family is the single-most influential structure we are ever part of as humans. It’s the place we can experience the most healing…