Called to Love

I’ll admit it, I have a bit of fighter tendencies within me. In the words of Queen Elizabeth I in 1588- ” I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart of a King.” However,  a wise man once cautioned the world to “choice their battles” and this is…

the last shall be first

Matthew 20:16 “You who mourn will be comforted You who hunger will hunger no more All the last shall be first Of this I am sure You who weep now will laugh again All you lonely be lonely no more Yes, the last will be first Of this I’m sure I don’t know why the…

SHOP to STOP slavery!

I get so excited when I hear about creative initiatives that fight human trafficking! It just goes to show how little steps make a big impact on ending injustice. EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING TO END SLAVERY. Let’s really put our money where our mouth is! Here are four ways that you can use your Holiday…

Press Conference: National Action Plan to combat Human Trafficking

  History was made on October 27, 2010. It was the first time that Canadian leaders from across the nation came together to speak out on the ugly injustice of human trafficking, an industry that make commodities out of millions of people around the world each day. Canada is not immune to this immoral trade…

Oh Church…our hands are bloody…

Injustice makes me sick. Yet the one thing that makes my stomach turn green faster than the knowledge of exploitation and oppression, rape and mass murder… is the knowledge that it happens in our world, in our country, in our city and on our watch. Church, body and bride of Christ- we have be called…

Touch the Heart of India

This blog post in long overdue, but still holds a special place in my heart. On October 18, 2010, I partnered with the Dalit Freedom Network to host a benefit dinner in support of the 250 Million Dalits living in racial oppression and discrimination in India. Due to the traditional Indian caste system Dalits are…

I Will Remember

  Tomorrow is the day we remember; We remember the ones who courageously faced both death and danger to protect our freedom and way of life. I will remember their sacrifice and what they gave up in order to keep Canada safe. I will remember the families and loved ones they left behind. I will…

Why only Craigslist? Battle against exploitation needs to go farther

Why only Craigslist? Battle against exploitation needs to go farther. I wholeheartedly AGREE! Why do we only hold Craigslist to higher standards regarding the sale of human beings??? We ALL need to speak out when we know that injustice is happening around us! As long as human trafficking exists in Canada we will not be…

RESTORATION

Today I learned about the power of forgiveness. I have known about the devastation upon the people of Gulu in Northern Uganda for some time now. It no longer shocks me when I hear of child soldiers, sex slaves, mass murder and overwhelming brutality. I know that this is the reality of the world that…