This summer, wildfires have forced numerous First Nations across northern Ontario to evacuate their communities. Families have left with little notice. Elders have been separated from the lands that...

“Wisdomkeeper, is it you? Stands on the Rock (Peter) shouted back to him. “If so, tell me now to come to you on the water.” “Come!” he said to him without any hesitation. With reckless abandon, Stands...

As a person with disabilities, I believe that everyone has the right to some space they can call their own—a place where we can exercise our rights to independence. Having said that, I know that not...

A challenge within the Church today entails our approach to the social problems of our time. In my own life and ministry context within the neighborhoods of Detroit, I encounter the harsh realities of...

I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice. - Ezekiel...

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...