In Jail for Justice
This 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 MoreWhat Would You Risk for Your Faith?
Last week, one of my friends and faith leaders was arrested. It shocked many in our community, but for me, it gave me courage - courage to live out my faith and to push myself out of my comfort zone and follow the call of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreKindness: The Key to Reconciliation
Last Monday I got the chance to hear Senator Murray Sinclair address a packed house at Canadian Mennonite University. He told powerful stories of history and reconciliation. And his advice was unexpected because it was so simple: be kind.
Read MoreUNDRIP: When a Country Doesn't Care
With all the good things that have been going on and all the progress in reconciliation we have started to see in Canada, I have for the first time felt something that so many Indigenous people and allies have felt: disappointment.
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