The Myth of Personal Freedom
“Freedom” is a powerfully loaded and cliché word. It’s something we claim to hold as a value in North America, but do we know what it really means?
Read MoreWhy Canada Can’t Just Move On
The narrative that most Canadians receive when it comes to Indigenous-settler reconciliation is that we apologized for what happened in the past, so now it’s time to move on. We may talk the talk, make apologies, and pass declarations, but when the walk doesn’t match the talk, we realize that all those words are empty.
Read MoreWe Shouldn’t Be Colour Blind
I used to think that it was the Christian respond to be “colour blind” when it comes to race; however, race itself isn’t the issue. It’s not a negative that we need to get rid of. The issue is that we’ve misunderstood God’s design of humanity. When that happens, we become blind to God’s call for diversity, justice, and peace.
Read MoreOn Being the Other's Other
If there’s one word that we could use to describe our Canadian and international political climate, I think it would be “polarizing.” But how can we love like Jesus in an age where we are expected to pick sides and fight?
Read MoreA Prayer for America
As I woke up this morning to the news of a new president in the United States of America, I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t even know what to feel. The only thing I can do, for now, is pray.
Read MoreSorry America, Neither Trump Nor Clinton Can Save You
If I were an American, I'm not sure who I would vote for or if I would even vote. But one thing I am sure of, I won't put my hope in politicians to save us or our countries. Would you?
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