The Gospel According to Jon: 4/1/10

07 April 2010

Free the Captives Houston

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"Free the Captives Houston" details the need for anti-human trafficking initiatives in Houston and internationally. See http://freethecaptiveshouston.com for more information.

How to combat modern slavery | Video on TED.com

Kevin Bales says the average price to purchase a human being today around the world is about $90. In the US, human slaves cost between $3,000 to $5,000 but there are places in India or Nepal where human beings can be acquired for $5 or $10. (Click the following link to watch his 18 minute presentation on modern slavery:

Kevin Bales: How to combat modern slavery | Video on TED.com

A few thoughts about you and me

Allow yourself to relax and understand what we have in common. You have a spiritual itch. So do I. That's why I tell original stories and guided meditations. There's a bit about my faith journey here (what a long, strange trip it's been!). Here is what some other people say about me. Since 2007 I've served as Pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church in Houston. Let's connect! Friend Jon Burnham on Facebook; follow @burjon on Twitter; Circle me on Google+. I hope to hear from you soon because we share a lot in common. For example, we are both human beings in search of a better life.