by Lenore Three Stars, Journey to Mosaic facilitator, member of the Christian Action Commission
Today, I gave a sermon in my church. I don’t really like to use the word, “sermon,” because it sounds too heavy for what I bring. …
Learning to Live Shalom
by Denise McKinney, Connections Pastor at Redeemer Covenant Church, Tulsa, OK
I am on a journey of learning to live shalom. I have always thought of myself as a fairly peaceful person in how I live life. Internally, not much …
5 things to know before you go on Sankofa
by Nilwona Nowlin, Redemptive Artist
I’ve been on over 10 Sankofa Journeys, often multiple times in a year – and sometimes two in one month! (To learn more about why, read this.) As noble as that sounds, all those …
Go back to your country!
by David Swanson, Pastor, New Community Covenant Church
Reposted from David’s blog.
I sat next to my friend, a pastor, and across from his wife and young son in a booth in a suburban diner listening as he recounted …
Seeking Refuge
by Chrissy Palmerlee, Covenant World Relief
The refugee crisis in our world is no longer a secret. The images of the bodies of children washing ashore and children fleeing bombings have become all too common in the news. With each …
Without Water – Flint, MI
By Noah Patton and Pastor Aaron Dunigan of Joy Tabernacle, Residents of Flint, MI
Noah Patton Sr., Noah Patton Jr., Cherisa Patton, Mercedes Patton
Noah Patton: I am grateful for the help and attention we have received during the …
Who is my Neighbor?
By Rev. Danny Martinez, Covenant Minister, President of MHIPE
I was born in Guatemala, Central America. I had always thought that I was an American until I emigrated to the USA. My father left my mother when we were very …
Called by Name
by Robert Cager, MDIV student at North Park Theological Seminary
I am a North Park Theological Seminary student in the Masters of Divinity (MDIV) program. I am grateful for all of my graduate classes, and there is one class I …
Louisiana Flood Response
By Pastor Michael Hitch, Canal Street Church, New Orleans, LA
Almost two months ago Southern Louisiana received record setting rain fall from a tropical system. Feet of rain filled slow moving bayous and rivers passed their flood stages and into …
Reconciliation Requires Justice
By David Swanson, Pastor of New Community Covenant Church, Bronzeville, Chicago
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. From this singular event came countless implications, including systemic discrimination against American citizens of Japanese descent. General John DeWiit, …