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Baptism and the Fear of Uncertainty

Posted: September 13, 2019

I recall a conversation with a friend from my Calvin Seminary days. He was a Calvin College student. I went over the college since I was one of two African Americans at the seminary in the late 1980’s.

Justice Prayers - September 11th

Posted: September 11, 2019

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22

Back to School? An Appeal for Children Seeking Refuge

Posted: September 9, 2019

It’s that time of year—both in North America and so many other parts of the world—where children prepare to go back to school.

National Read a Book Day!

Posted: September 6, 2019

September 6th is National Read a Book Day! With the upcoming Canadian election in mind, the Centre for Public Dialogue has compiled this great list of books for you to read on Sept 6th, or any other day this fall.

Justice Prayers - September 4th

Posted: September 4, 2019

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. - Ephesians 6:18

Two Student’s Perspective on Returning Citizens, Restorative Justice, and the Reformed Church

Posted: September 2, 2019

Don’t miss part one where Prof. Kevin den Dulk explains the origins of the returning citizens project.

A Benediction of Discomfort

Posted: August 30, 2019

I’ve been procrastinating on writing this blog, hoping that some inspiration would hit me and I would punch out a message that would lift you up and fuel your desire to care for God’s world and its’ people. Usually it comes.

Justice Prayers - August 28th

Posted: August 28, 2019

Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. - Psalm 54:2

What could a map have to do with restorative justice?

Posted: August 26, 2019

A few years ago I joined some members of my church to think together about mass incarceration. One of the participants in our group was a returning citizen, a man who had served time and was trying to re-establish himself in the community.

The Mustard Weed

Posted: August 23, 2019

"He put another parable before them, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plant

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