https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:37:35 +0000 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/great-justice-psalm-psalm-23 There was a time in my life when I arrogantly decided that Psalm 23 was so overused that it had become a Hallmark card cliche. Then I realized it embodied a deep and profound call to seek justice.  Syd Hielema https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/great-justice-psalm-psalm-23 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/poverty-and-hunger/absurd-generosity As a Christian growing up in the evangelical Midwest, I studied the New Testament much more than the Old Testament. Sure, I knew the stories of Moses, Ruth, Esther, Jonah and David, and I prayed with the Psalms, but I confess I have never read or studied the more “obscure” books like Leviticus. Faye Yu https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/poverty-and-hunger/absurd-generosity Tue, 17 May 2022 12:53:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/changing-river-course Water is one of the most common metaphors for God in the Bible and is used to convey a range of experiences: being nourished by life-giving rain; being swept along by a powerful river joining in the flow of justice, or still water reviving our souls. Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/changing-river-course Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:50:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/laughing-ceremony-soul There are Indigenous rituals and traditions in the Americas that might alarm the Christian white Euro-centric culture that are not involved or aware of the history and cultural aspects surrounding them. There is nothing wrong with having culture and customs per say. Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/laughing-ceremony-soul Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:41:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/series-thinking-downstream “The poor and needy search for water,    but there is none;    their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the Lord will answer them;    I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/series-thinking-downstream Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:47:38 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/series-pro-mama Life is a gift from God. Caring for new human life, whether in the womb or outside of it, means caring for mothers (and families!). Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/series-pro-mama Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:30:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/series-land-we-stand Land is sacred. Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/series-land-we-stand Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:16:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/does-social-justice-contribute-church-decline S. F. Moore, E.T. Bethell, and J.S. Gale are not the names of trivia questions in the history of world Christianity game board. Reginald Smith https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/does-social-justice-contribute-church-decline Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:00:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/how-did-lent-shape-me This year for Lent I was thinking about something a friend of mine, Karen Wilk, had been talking about in the lead up to Lent. She noted that often people give things up in order to focus more on God and try to drop something that may cause distraction to our lives. Jesse Edgington https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/how-did-lent-shape-me Fri, 04 May 2018 13:58:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/what-do-words-matter This past weekend I had the chance to attend the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. And I was filled with questions. Deep, philosophical questions. I love to write. But what does it matter? Why do we write? What’s it for? Thyra VanKeeken https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/what-do-words-matter Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:32:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/guests-land-part-2 This is part 2 in a two part series. Find Guests on This Land Part 1 here.  This is a small story about what happens when we invite others to our table. Jacqui Mignault https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/guests-land-part-2 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:19:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/guests-land-part-1 This is a small story about what happens when we invite others to our table. Jacqui Mignault https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/guests-land-part-1 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:31:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-preaching-challenge-sermons In 2017, we encouraged pastors to participate in the Creation Care Preaching Challenge. We received several great submissions and we're excited to share them!  Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-preaching-challenge-sermons Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:16:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/lent-lets-give-it-earth As we enter the season of Lent, the period of 40 days that carries us to Easter, it is important to acknowledge the ways that we have turned away from God in our lives and remember the call to turn our thankful hearts, humble minds and serving hands back toward God. Trixie Ling https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/lent-lets-give-it-earth Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:37:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/re-focusing-lent From the very beginning of God’s walk with his people, the blessings they enjoyed because of their relationship with God were meant to overflow. “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you,” God promised Abraham. Danielle Rowaan https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/re-focusing-lent Sun, 11 Feb 2018 17:58:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/remembering-priesthood-all-believers “Stay Connected. Discover new Perspectives. Do Justice.” Darren Roorda https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/remembering-priesthood-all-believers Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:54:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/canons-dort-no-line-between-deserving-and-undeserving You might think that the Canons of Dort would be very barren ground indeed for this series. Our other standards range widely across many topics, so issues of doing justice arise more readily, both directly and by inference. Suzanne McDonald https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/canons-dort-no-line-between-deserving-and-undeserving Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:44:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/series-justice-and-our-reformed-confessions Doing justice is an integral part of how Reformed churches understand the call of the Gospel.We’re marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this month by listening carefully to our Reformed confessions. Do Justice https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/series-justice-and-our-reformed-confessions Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:37:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/over-18-confronting-pornography-your-church The film Over 18 is a documentary that seeks to raise awareness of the harmful psychological, emotional, and even spiritual effects of long-term pornography addiction among males and females. Jeff Pasche https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/over-18-confronting-pornography-your-church Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:38:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/wwjcf-who-would-jesus-consider-family-and-who-do-you The past few weeks I have been taking a new bus route to work from my friend’s house. The route passes through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood that is seen by many as a place of homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Trixie Ling https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/wwjcf-who-would-jesus-consider-family-and-who-do-you Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:11:54 +0000