Inspiration, Principles 17 Jul 2019 Commonwealth of the Avocado Written by Matthew Wilson “Everybody gets 4 slices of avocado”, declared my 9-year old son. Every family has its own little traditions and one of ours is that often, on… Rainmaker
Acts of Sharing, Inspiration 29 May 2019 Lenten Immerse: Hospitality Can you think of a time when you received hospitality from someone? Maybe it was an expression of kindness, a welcoming embrace, a warm meal, or a listening ear. Perhaps it… Bryan Gower
Inspiration, Principles, Stories 01 May 2019 A Thank You Note Common Change receives its fair share of thank you notes and we occasionally share them as a way to remind us all to do small things with great love and how… Rainmaker
Inspiration, Principles 17 Apr 2019 Giving, Receiving, & Vulnerability How do I know that a gift given will be used the right way is a question that we get asked when people are exploring Common Change. Here's a story… Rainmaker
Inspiration, Principles, Stories 14 Dec 2018 Neighborly Economics: A Way Towards the Exchange of Gifts by Peter Block In other times, our culture, our way of being with each other, the way we spend our days, were constructed by Emperors, Popes, Generals and Public Servants. Our cultural way… Rainmaker
Inspiration, Principles, Stories 11 Dec 2018 When the Safety Net Isn’t There We all want to believe there are social safety nets that will prevent our most vulnerable from falling through the cracks created by poverty and economic insecurity. But, the reality is… Rainmaker
Inspiration, Principles 12 Nov 2018 The Table of Collective Abundance You might know people like Charlie and June. They’re the ones who are always giving, always sharing, always opening their home, asking what others may need. They’ll open up about… Rainmaker
Inspiration, Principles 02 Nov 2018 Finding Relationships Beyond The Headlines Do you ever read the news or scan your social media feeds or even just step outside and feel the weight of all that seems to be going wrong in… Rainmaker
Inspiration 30 Oct 2018 We Are More Than Our Worse Moments Whenever I see someone standing at the corner with a sign asking for help, the first thing I want to ask is “What’s your story and how did you get… Rainmaker
