How We Can Use the Bible to Equip Kids for the Work of Justice
“Sorry kid, life’s not fair.”
May we never again say that to a child.
Children have a wonderful, natural instinct toward fairness and justice – and so often we caregivers squash it with phrases like that.
How our Naivete Keeps us from Doing Justice (and what to do about it)
For way too long, I went through life second-guessing people who told me about different types of mistreatment they experienced, witnessed, or heard about. I doubted that what they were saying could really happen.
Preparing for Justice Work Before the House Burns Down
There is a seemingly constant barrage of news about churches and people of faith being caught flat-footed when it comes to justice issues. The world is desperate for a church that is trained theologically and practically for the work of justice.
Making the Move from Charity to Justice Work
Many of us have worked in mercy ministries and found that charity plays an important role in helping people thrive. But sooner or later, we run up against (or are the victims of) larger forces that go beyond what our 1-on-1 interactions or charitable resources can accomplish.
Building Deep Roots for the Work of Justice
Last summer, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, large numbers of people came together to learn about and to speak out about the injustices happening in their own backyards.
Investment Values
A treasured maxim applies to investing at least as well as it does to the medical profession: first, do no harm.