Fighting Injustice With Art and FaithNäide

Did you know that way back in the 1800s, when the original abolitionist movement was doing everything it could to stop slavery, the core group of organizers needed to find ways to raise money and to get the word out?

That's when they established the world's first newsletter and through it asked for donations. They also organized people to sign petitions and spread the word about their efforts through the mail.

We're used to this concept today.

In fact, your email inbox is probably full of charities, businesses, and organizations asking you to purchase something or donate. But before the internet, and before the idea of a newsletter was established, someone had to create it.

Creativity isn't always a story or a song. It's also innovative new ways of doing things. An invention that disrupts, improves, or alerts people can be one of the most powerful forms of creativity.

All around the world, Christians have responded to God's powerful invitation to show love and compassion by meeting the needs of others because they've been mobilized by something as common as a newsletter.

But there was a time when newsletters never existed.

Action Point:

Take time to pray for one of the charities or ministries that sends you newsletters to your inbox. Consider how you might support them, whether through prayer, financial contribution, or sharing their message.