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Learning from Indigenous Peoples - Sharing Circles

Posted: April 18, 2016

I realized that for many or most of these participants this sharing circle was the first time they had the space to really tell their story or cry out for answers.

#CRClistens: Finding Grace on the Internet

Posted: April 15, 2016

The Internet does not have a good reputation for encouraging civil conversation and thoughtful dialogue. It’s a place where people can spew hatred, vilify their opponents, and generally behave in unfortunate ways.

Climate Change and the Roots of the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Posted: April 11, 2016

From 2006 – 2010, the country of Syria suffered the most severe drought ever recorded. Climatologists maintain that this drought was exacerbated by climate change: crops and animals died, and an estimated 1.5 million Syrian farmers were displaced. Food insecurity, economic depression, and social instability contributed sparks to the explosion of chaos now infecting the entire Middle East.

#CRClistens: Be Excellent to One Another

Posted: April 8, 2016

I was recently in a conversation with a friend who had a visceral reaction to the word “socialism.” I was hoping to engage in a conversation about what one of the current presidential candidates was promoting: “democratic socialism”—but my f

A Step Toward Religious Freedom for all Christians

Posted: April 4, 2016

Freedom of religion is important to Canadians and Americans and is guaranteed by the Constitutions of both countries. No one can be prohibited from worshipping as they wish.

#CRClistens: Our Disagreements are Nothing New

Posted: April 1, 2016

David Gushee recently wrote a couple of blog posts noting how the issue of inclusion of sexual minorities in the church is redefining the e

The Group Most Affected by Freak Weather

Posted: March 28, 2016

Last month I was in India where the people of Chennai were whacked with the worst flooding in 100 years. Hundreds died. Many more lost their homes and small businesses.

Cautious Optimism on Budget 2016

Posted: March 24, 2016

Budgets are moral documents. They reveal to us the priorities of our government, especially with respect to the needs of marginalized people.

Live Justly for Lent: for Middle School Students

Posted: March 21, 2016

An Open Letter to My Students:

Dear 7th Graders,

#CRClistens: I Think it's More Complicated than That

Posted: March 18, 2016

Okay, so, I’m wrong a lot. I should start there. It’s true. And I know it. And when I forget it, I am reminded, often. I am also kind of young, and pretty new at my job.

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