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The great justice Psalm: Psalm 23

Posted: April 14, 2023

There was a time in my life when I arrogantly decided that Psalm 23 was so overused that it had become a Hallmark card cliche. Then I realized it embodied a deep and profound call to seek justice.

From Bricklaying to Bangladesh

Posted: April 12, 2023

The best job description according to Roy Berkenbosch is “whatever the day needs.” In his life this has meant jobs in both bricklaying and Bangladesh.

Justice Prayers - April 12, 2023

Posted: April 12, 2023

With a word, the waves will separate

Who You were, You are, You'll never change

Hearts will heal and mountains move

There is nothing that You cannot do

It Takes a Community: How Hunting Park is Fighting for Climate Justice

Posted: April 10, 2023

“Some neighborhoods, at any given time, can be up to 22 degrees hotter than other neighborhoods.” -Cheyenne Flores, Philadelphia Office of Sustainability

Let Us Die

Posted: April 7, 2023

Good Friday is a day for the church to remember that, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer put it so well, ‘when Christ bids us ‘come’, he bids us ‘come and die’. Despite all of our attempts to construe Jesus’ death as a comforting and comfortable wa

Justice Prayers - April 5, 2023

Posted: April 5, 2023

"On that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, ... The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name." - Zechariah 14: 8-9

Busting Myths About the Safe Third Country Agreement

Posted: April 3, 2023

The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) has been receiving increased attention as Canada recently announced additional protocol that came into effect on March 25, creating significant barriers to those seeking asylum in Canada.

God's Great Reversal

Posted: March 31, 2023

This year for Lent, my local congregation planned an overall theme titled, “God's Great Reversal.” In that spirit I chose to reflect on a subtext of reversal that I have experienced from emptiness to fullness… or how I have called it, gl

Justice Prayers - March 29, 2023

Posted: March 29, 2023

who stilled the roaring of the seas,
    the roaring of their waves,
    and the turmoil of the nations.
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
    where morning dawns, where evening fades,

Human Connection in Dehumanizing Places

Posted: March 29, 2023

John Lamsma has spent over 25 years in prison…ministry.

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