What would you give up

I have recently been challenged by two things. I have recently read the book called Radical. One of the challenges is to sacrifice something in order to give generously. The other is an online movement called live58.org. It's a call to the church based on Isaiah 58. It encourages us to give up personal sacrifices to free up our resources to give to those enslaved to poverty.

to loose the chains of injustice… to set the oppressed free… to share your food with the hungry…
to provide the poor wanderer with shelter… when you see the naked, to clothe them”

I am dedicating this blog to my sacrifices and to see us put an end to world poverty. Over the past 4 months I have given up something I would usually spend money on and donated to the featured ministry on live58.org.  I took a long look at my finances to see where I was spending my money. I then took an average over 6 months to help me determine what my donation will be. I will continue to do this for the next year and hopefully beyond. I want to feature the stuff I have given up and my journey through out the sacrifice. Hopefully to encourage others to do the same to end the horrible injustices of poverty and to promote some organizations that hold my heart.  Join me in this adventure, "What would you give up?"