As we know, our mission as BSMH calls us to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus. While we obviously consider this mission in terms of the people we serve, does it somehow include “the world” itself? How so? After all, in the Christian Scriptures, Jesus himself seems to say that his mission is motivated by a God “who so loved the world, that he sent his only begotten Son…” (John 3:16).

In this activity, we will explore some of the ways our own love for the world builds up the ministry of compassion that we share together. Refresh your own ability to show compassionate caring by engaging these resources, focused on how love can change the world.

·       Michael Edwards, from Greater Good Magazine interviews Barbara Frederickson about the notion of Can Love Change the World?

·       Though written the day before Valentine’s Day several years ago, this article, Could Unconditional Love Change the World?,”  speaks about the importance of Unconditional Love and how it can truly change the world, one neuron at a time. 

·       Looking for ways to change the world with love?  Check out Love Can Change the World: 6 Ways to Make an Impact in Your Community.  It gives you some great suggestions on bringing love to the world around you. Don’t miss the video included in the article, as it has deep meaning on the topic of Acts of Kindness.

·       Connecting various religious communities on the topic of love, Uma Bhattacharya from India, speaks powerfully about the importance of changing our world through love and kindness. Changing the World Through Love is a compelling testament of what we are all called to be in our world, for the betterment of all.

·       Jeanne Doyon shares her blog, Love God, Love People, Change the World, and includes some great points and a wonderful song by Danny Gokey!  Enjoy!