Hearts Exchanged is difficult to summarize in a few short paragraphs. On a basic level the program has given me a much deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous Peoples. It revealed facts and...
One of the transformative practices in Hearts Exchanged is learning how to craft a personal land acknowledgment, and then sharing those words and commitments with one another in each cohort. Every...
It is relatively easy to meet God in moments of joy or bliss. In these situations we correctly count ourselves blessed by God. The challenge is to believe that this is also true - and to know God’s...
Years ago I had a firsthand experience with swarming locusts. It was in Namibia and my work required me to drive across the country to load supplies and staff into an airplane when it got to Rundu, a...
“What can our church do together to join in God’s work of restoration and renewal so that all things might flourish?” This was the question posed to a group gathered on Sunday morning before worship...
My heart, my hands, they’re kingdom bound — glory. Where thorns no longer curse the ground — glory. Trim the wick and light the flame — glory. My work, it will not be in vain — glory. Oh, we labor...
It’s summer - that beautiful season of growth and warmth that Creator God has gifted to us! Time to enjoy first fruits like strawberries and asparagus in the garden, to luxuriate in the long days of...
I am indebted to the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) and other Reformed traditions that have given heed to the profound contributions of the Belhar Confession. The CRCNA spent two...
In my trials, Lord, walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (An African American Spiritual)...
Two CRC women, Julia Prins Vanderveen from the First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver and Marlene Wolters from the Frankford Christian Reformed Church, were among the graduates being honoured at...
History is not always in the past. This past week I had the opportunity of travelling with my family to Nova Scotia. At the beginning of our time there we visited Africville, a historic Afro Canadian...
but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,”...
