Christians believe that the end of all things is already known. In the end, Jesus will return to bring justice and to make all things right. But why is it taking so long? Why do we have to endure so much suffering and pain? Why can’t we skip to the end?
Read MoreMay 25, 2021 will mark the one year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. A lot of progress has been made in the last while to address racism, but one questioned lingered - would we see justice?
Read MoreI 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 MoreAnother Christian leaders falls. How should the Church react? We need to remember that when leaders cross boundaries it isn’t just about morality; it’s about justice. And when it comes to injustice, the Church better take it seriously.
Read MoreAfter spending a week with youth encouraging them about the ways in which God might be calling them, I was quickly confronted with the voice of young people calling us to climate justice. The way we choose to respond will make all the difference.
Read MoreBill C-262, the Canadian bill that would see our country adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, is dead. So where is the hope for justice?
Read MoreThis past week, my friend and former colleague, Steve Heinrichs, was sentenced to 7 days in jail by the British Colombia Supreme Court for criminal and civil contempt of court. Why? Because he stood up for justice.
Read MoreOn June 16th, I had the privilege of participating in the 37th Annual Peace Walk. As much as we all like the idea of peace, it’s often hard to know where to begin. But the simplest and most powerful thing we can do is to show up.
Read MoreI find that I'm always encouraged and challenged when I spent time with people who have taken life changing steps to spread the message of Jesus in difficult and dangerous places. It reminds me of my role as a follower of Jesus to be a messenger of God's reconciling work in the world.
Read MoreAfter over 100 years of advocacy, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation may be finally seeing some results: the building of Freedom Road which will end the forced isolation of this community because of Winnipeg's water extraction. But let's not confuse our responsibility with charity. There is more yet to be done.
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