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Finding My Place in Reconciliation

Posted: April 6, 2018

Ever since starting to study at Redeemer, I’ve become more familiar with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and Canada’s history in the treatment of Indigenous people.

Help Refugees Flourish in their New Homes

Posted: April 3, 2018

Can you imagine escaping a dangerous situation and finally beginning a new life in Canada...but doing so with $10,000 in debt, before you even started language classes or enrolled your children in school?

Welcoming Refugees: From Compassion to Action in 4 Steps

Posted: March 29, 2018

I remember the excitement I felt when our refugee friends walked into the waiting area at O’Hare.

Muslim Headscarves: A Reformed Reflection

Posted: March 26, 2018

Houston has a large and growing Muslim population. My little suburban corner of the city is no exception. Recently I was shopping in my local grocery store and no less than five Muslim women walked past me wearing headscarves.

We Were Once Strangers Too

Posted: March 23, 2018

I first started truly learning about the Syrian refugee crisis in November 2015, when I heard about children dying and boats capsizing and sentiments expressed in off-hand comments like "Why should we let them in?

The Gospel of Gentrification

Posted: March 19, 2018

"God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.

Guests on this Land - Part 2

Posted: March 15, 2018

This is a small story about what happens when we invite others to our table.

Canada Summer Jobs: Preserve Services for Marginalized People

Posted: March 13, 2018

If you’re a Christian in Canada, you’ve likely heard by now about the Canada Summer Jobs controversy. Many churches are concerned about new rules for federal funding for student summer jobs.