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Making Space for Joy in Justice-Seeking

Posted: May 20, 2022

“Joy is not made to be a crumb”.  So ends Mary Oliver’s short poem ‘Don’t Hesitate’.  Oliver’s poem is a playful but fierce insistence that

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Christian Religious Liberty in Egypt

Posted: May 16, 2022

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of spending three weeks in Egypt. I travel regularly to Egypt for my work with Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), but it was my husband’s first time in the country.

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The Contagious and Unpredictable Spirit

Posted: May 13, 2022

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

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Justice Prayers - May 11, 2022

Posted: May 11, 2022

Let us not ask of the Lord deceitful riches, nor the good things of this world, nor transitory honors; but let us ask for light. - Anonymous

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Justice Prayers - May 18, 2022

Posted: May 10, 2022

We are confident
that the light
which shines in the present darkness
will fill the earth
when Christ appears.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Our world belongs to you.

- Our World Belongs to God (Article 6)

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Absurd Generosity

Posted: May 9, 2022

As a Christian growing up in the evangelical Midwest, I studied the New Testament much more than the Old Testament.

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Oh No, I’ve been invited to a Talking Circle

Posted: May 6, 2022

So, you’ve been invited to attend a Talking Circle. As sharing is implied, one must conclude that a participant must share their feelings, thoughts, and opinions. 

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Justice Prayers - May 4, 2022

Posted: May 4, 2022

"Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace." - Luke

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Inspiring for Change: Impact of culture on gender inequality

Posted: May 2, 2022

The majority of the young men in Uganda have inherited cultural practices that have affected household harmony and mutual respect for spouses as equal partners at household level.

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Jesus’ Resurrection and Social Justice

Posted: April 29, 2022

A few weeks have passed since we celebrated Easter Sunday but I’m still reflecting on the meaning of Christ’s resurrection. What about you? What does resurrection mean to you and how do you embody it?

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