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Fam Jam

Posted: November 13, 2014

“Fam Jam” was written by Canadian rapper Shad about his childhood as a newcomer in Canada.

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Listen First

Posted: November 12, 2014

“I’ll tell you why I wrote this article: because there’s a freshman in your English 101 class and there’s a guy on your sports team and there’s a 14-year-old kid in your church’s pew who is hiding a pretty big secret too.” Striving to cultivate a

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Nest

Posted: November 10, 2014

1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

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Unashamed

Posted: November 8, 2014

“Six years ago I knew nothing about mental illness or what the signs were to look for, nor did people in my church, even after I was hospitalized twice in one year.

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Will I

Posted: November 7, 2014

This clip and song from the Broadway production Rent reveals the honest and raw fear of those living with HIV/AIDS. The song takes place at a Life Support group meeting for people suffering with illness and grief.

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Alli & André

Posted: November 6, 2014

“Have you ever started tearing up seeing your baby move during an ultrasound? Have you ever walked around your highschool halls and knew that everyone was talking behind your back?

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When You Can’t Live Up To Expectations

Posted: November 5, 2014

But recently I’ve been struggling with something terrible, and deflating:I just can’t live up to my own expectations of myself. I wrote an article that was posted here about clothes, where our clothes come from, and an encouragement to be smart shoppers that make wise choices.  Then I bought some new clothes from a big store. I let myself down.

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Worship Resources for Refugee Justice

Posted: November 5, 2014

The following prayers and litanies are only a sample of the resources available from the new Refugee Justice toolkit. Want more?

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Listening at the Margins

Posted: November 5, 2014

As people, we naturally gravitate toward those similar to ourselves. It’s simple, easy and it’s comfortable.

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Listening for the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities

Posted: November 5, 2014

I’ve started seeing news and life a little differently since my youngest daughter was born with Down Syndrome. In fact, I am even doing theology differently.

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