Someone Else Once Said...

"Never concede to doing something so small that it could be accomplished entirely in your lifetime. Be a part of something that began before you were born, and will continue onward toward the fulfillment of all that God has purposed to accomplish." 


-Ralph Winter (Founder/Director of the United States Centre for World Mission)

Earlier this year I became a part of the crazy group of people you see above. 

 Together we are artists, musicians, photographers, writers - a talented bunch. 

We call ourselves Pick a Pocket.

The world says use what you have for your own good. 

Jesus says use what you have for the good of others. 

We have decided to use what we have to impact our world. 

We have joined a social justice movement picking up momentum. 

Our focus - the battle against extreme poverty, the fight against human trafficking and the war against child prostitution.

We do this by using our art to communicate the unseen realities of people living without necessities.

By starting personalized projects in developing nations like Ethiopia.

By encouraging people to take part in 30 Days - giving up a luxury that those living in extreme poverty cannot afford. Like food. And relying on others. Experiencing empathy not feeling sympathy.

By helping to build a bridge between the divide.

 Developing world and developed world.

 First world and third world. 

Recognizing that we are indeed one world.

 And each and every person has the ability to make a positive change.

In Pick a Pocket my desire to put God first and my passion for people has come together. Here is a group of friends committed fully to seeing God's will acted out on earth. To seeing the weak and marginalized through the eyes of God. 

As made in His image. 

As inherently valuable and worthy of dignity. 

As precious children. 

I am excited for the future and I hope you are too. Your support and encouragement is the backbone of my work. 

Thank you!