Twelve months ago, I brought a refugee woman (who's since become a friend) to the hospital for the birth of her baby. It was special. Monumental. To be there for her at such an important time. To watch her other children so that her husband could meet his new son. To spend hours upon hours … Continue reading Ministry Is in the Little Moments
It is paramount, in all matters of life, that Christians find their primary identity in Christ. If I identify as mother, before disciple of Jesus, I'll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify as wife, before disciple of Jesus, I'll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify … Continue reading Refugee Resettlement, National Security, and Christian Response
30,000 people. That's the proposed ceiling for refugee resettlement in 2019. It is also the lowest cap since the Refugee Act was signed in 1980. I'm discouraged—the shared frustration is palpable. But this is a moment for passion to drive us into action. Here are 8 ways that we CAN support refugees. Everyone can do … Continue reading 8 Ways to Support Refugees
Irreversibly broken This world that exists The pain, the sorrow Never seems to desist A city laid waste People groan goodbye Knowing today Or tomorrow they die Hopeless, helpless No end in sight Terror of violence Pervades day and night Bloodied bodies Cover the ground Others trapped No hope to be found Haunting, deafening Terrible cries … Continue reading Lament for Aleppo
Did you know that: 1 in 113 people live forcibly displaced from their homes (adding up to 65.3 million) 21.3 million of those people are considered “refugees” 4.9 million refugees have fled from Syria alone 50% of refugees are under the age of 18 The issues surrounding the refugee crisis are complex. In order to … Continue reading Engaging the Refugee Crisis: A Brief Primer
He was 27, single, Iraqi, and most likely Muslim. By all accounts, he was the quintessential description of the type of refugee many Americans argue should be denied access to our country. I wonder if he knows this. He arrived to the U.S. only 3 months ago, yet his English was efficient enough that I … Continue reading He Is Not Welcome
