When you tell someone you are going to Alaska, the usual response is either, “Oh man, that’s amazing. I went there on a cruise once,” or, “Why? It’s so cold.” Once I correct them and explain that I am...

I remember attending an anti-racism training event and sitting through the first session in total confusion. The teaching was centered on a challenging concept: that race is a social construct...

The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. - Psalm 9:7 The Weight of What We Wear There is no machine that miraculously produces clothing. Every garment we wear has been...

Before participating in Hearts Exchanged, I had done mostly "head learning" about reconciliation—building a personal library, studying relevant government and First Nations reports, as well as the...

During the last playdate at our house, the two oldest children, aged 10 and 11, ran inside full of wonder and excitement. “Aunty Sarah, look what we found!” They had found a snail! But to their...

Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on...

What’s not to love about a vision to reduce one’s carbon footprint while saving money at the same time? As some might say, it’s a no-brainer. Each year, Earth Day serves as a reminder of why it's...

There’s a moment I keep coming back to. It wasn’t dramatic—no big announcement, no clear turning point—just a quiet conversation in our home after our twins were diagnosed with autism. I remember my...

“If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.” - Isaiah 58:10 Iran War in the Middle...

When World Renew talks about maternal and child health, we are really talking about the future of the communities we serve. Here in Malawi, I have seen firsthand how climate change, poverty, and food...

Five years ago, scientists working in the Gulf of Mexico discovered that a whale species that had been previously thought to be a subpopulation of the Bryde's whale, was in fact a separate species...

“To be an incarnational follower of Christ, there must be a relinquishing of control, a reversal of social order. According to the natural perceptions of this world, it’s an upside-down kingdom. But...