There’s a lot of negativity, division and hardship expressed by many Americans today. Holidays can often be stressful and often remind people of what they feel is missing in their lives.
But Mike Phillips, a pastor from the Bayou State, has sought to change that sentiment through a singular and simple movement called “Do Good Friday.” He created a website, DoGoodFriday2015 and an app, “All In,” for people to “do something good for someone else.”
Mr. Phillips hopes to positively impact people’s lives by offering simple acts of kindness and service, and by challenging everyone to “do good” on Good Friday. He hopes to inspire and challenge Christians in particular to “live lives fully committed to Christ, demonstrated through acts of love, kindness and service.”
“There’s no act too big or too small,” Mr. Phillips says. Sharing good with others “changes everything.”
To participate, anyone can pledge online to “do good on Good Friday 2015,” and pray for those they hope to benefit. Participants can submit videos, pictures and comments about what good they did and are doing for their families, friends, neighbors, and even strangers. After stories are submitted through various social networking sites (using the hashtag #DoGoodFriday on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) participants can watch and vote for their Do Good posts.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, one of the sponsors of the movement, remarked, “Sometimes Christians are known for what they’re against. We’re not known for what we’re for. [DoGoodFriday2015] is a great way to do something positive and uplifting. It actually helps people to do something charitable and kind. And we need more of that.”
Do Good Friday 2015 is part of Mr. Phillips’ ministry called Live with Power, which encourages Christians to be authentic in their daily lives encouraging them to love and serve people in their daily lives. The All-In movement was created to “help break down fears, stereotypes and misconceptions many people have about going ALL IN for God.”
Participants also can view personal testimonial videos and submit their own videos that tell their own story about going ALL IN. Mr. Phillips hopes that even wearing t-shirts with slogans like, “ru4real?,” “love serves,” and “Never perfect. Always Real.” will generate honest and open conversations about what Christians believe and how they live out their faith.
Join the movement, and share your story about what good you’ll do on Good Friday here.
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