Wrestling with Shifting Faith in a Restless World
My dearest Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex, Today the United States is in the process of electing a new president. Like the rest of the world, Canadians are watching with baited breath to find out in a few short hours who that new president will be. While we aren’t Americans, the impact of the US election…
, Hey friends, I’ve been working on The Underground Railroad for a few years now. And while I haven’t flagged in my support for ending human trafficking or sharing dialogue about related issues, I have certainly noticed a shift in my writing. Coordinating a local food bank in rural Canada has its unique challenges. Discovering…
I've been mulling this discussion over and over again in my head. When I encounter believers who are extremely uncomfortable and even disgusted at the modern faces of slavery (as we all need to be), but become confused as to what the Bible actually says about slavery, some deep and serious questions arise. Evangelicals assuage…
Some people are panicking. Others are rejoicing. Still others even raced to have their baby be THE 7 billionth person born on Planet Earth. And still others are totally oblivious to the fact that our world is quickly growing smaller and smaller with each passing day. How did this happen? (well yes, I know HOW…
(pic from Vancouver Sun.ca) I'm a pacifist. I do not believe violence will solve oppressive situations. But I understand the impulse behind it, and its logic. Libya, Syria, Egypt (present day)… Bucharest, Moscow, Tiananmen Square (historical)… are only a few examples of violent and non-violent protests to demand freedom… food… education… LIFE. Rioting over…
