Archive for the ‘human rights’ Category
The caravan as spiritual moment
Posted by: Melissa Bane Sevier on November 6, 2018
Compassion (Or: It’s not summer camp)
Posted by: Melissa Bane Sevier on June 25, 2018
Contemplative Viewfinder
Faith is like looking through the viewfinder of a camera; it helps us see differently.
- The best party trick ever January 14, 2019Jesus' first miracle was illustrative of the change he would bring about, both in his own life, and through his followers.Melissa Bane Sevier
- How purpose reveals itself January 7, 2019A sense of purpose rarely comes at one dramatic event, but in meaningful moments throughout our lives.Melissa Bane Sevier
- Keep the light burning January 2, 2019They followed light, as we must also.Melissa Bane Sevier
- The caravan as spiritual moment November 6, 2018We have been given a moment to examine who we are as people of faith.Melissa Bane Sevier
- Targeting October 30, 2018As we weep for the dead and with the survivors of attacks done in hatred and racism, let us pledge to live in love, and to work to overcome injustice in this world that belongs to God.Melissa Bane Sevier
- God hears those who cry out October 22, 2018God hears. We need to listen also.Melissa Bane Sevier
- Power and its abuses October 18, 2018Abuse of power is rampant, even celebrated. If we are to be true Jesus people we must find another way.Melissa Bane Sevier
- Privilege doesn’t fit through the eye of the needle October 12, 2018As the baggage of our own privilege starts to be peeled away—through our own efforts, through deep interactions with people who are different from us, and through the help of spiritual intervention—we may become unburdened enough to enter into the city where God dwells and where all people are equal.Melissa Bane Sevier
- The magical nature of being human October 4, 2018When we dismiss the voices of the vulnerable--or of anyone--we refuse to see what the Psalmist knew.Melissa Bane Sevier
- Compassion (Or: It’s not summer camp) June 25, 2018A humanitarian crisis is not something we can defend with Bible verses. It's inexcusable and indefensible.Melissa Bane Sevier
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