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Because many young people today are engaged in a variety of causes, justice provides a great lens for exploring the gospel. This blog explores ways of journeying with young people to connect biblical faith and global justice.

Pop Culture and God – Part One: Body Image

Ever since Jacob fell in love with Rachel in the Book of Genesis, the victory of beauty over wits has raged on and on.  Jacob ended up marrying Leah, but Genesis tells us that it was Rachel who was more … Continue reading

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Part One: Body Image – as it was for Leah so it is for the rest of us

A sermon based on Genesis 29:21-35 – submitted by Susan Moore, Coordinator of Youth and Young Families, The Parish of the Ascension, Mount Pearl, NL. Page One – Brokenness in the Biblical World. Leah was unloved.  There is nothing more … Continue reading

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Coming your way…

Pop culture has a significant impact on youth, the way we see ourselves, the way we interact with each other and with God, on many aspects of our lives.  Over the next week or so I will be posting a … Continue reading

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The Surprising Samaritan

  The story of the Surprising Samaritan and the 'Good' Temple Priest (or, “What WOULD a Samaritan Do?”)

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Doormats No More – A Christian Response to Bullying and Oppression

Turn the other cheek, go the second mile, give someone your shirt if he asks for your cloak…too often these verses have been interpreted to imply that Christians should be passive, non-responsive and submissive to bullies, oppressors and abusers.   Do … Continue reading

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Earth Hour – Everybody’s doing it!

Well, everyone should be doing it… March 28 2009 – Earth Hour 8:30 pm local time wherever you are This year Earth Hour is more than a statement, it’s a vote, for Earth instead of global warming.  To vote just … Continue reading

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First Ever World Day for Social Justice

I write a lot about the elimination of poverty in our world. There are several reasons for this.  One, I think it stinks that people still live in poverty and we all need to be more aware of the situation … Continue reading

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Earth needs your help!

Our lives and our planet are gifts from God, and we have a responsibility to take care of both.  Just like we take care of our bodies by eating, sleeping, and following God (and maybe even going to the gym … Continue reading

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Bullying is a problem – Blue Day might help!

December 17th is not a very remarkable day.  It is 8 days before Christmas.  It is two weeks before the end of the year.  But otherwise, except to those whose birthday’s fall on that date, it is fairly unremarkable.  Robert … Continue reading

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December 10th is Human Rights Day

December 10th is Human Rights Day and it marks the end of a year long celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  This is a very important issue that I have dealt with in several … Continue reading

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