Posts Tagged ‘immigration’
3 things you need to know about the startling emergency wall declaration
I have never seen anything like the dangerous action President Trump took this week in declaring a national emergency to reallocate billions of dollars for the construction of a wall along our southern border. Here are 3 things you need to know. 1. The precedent is dangerous. While other presidents have declared national emergencies, none…
Read MoreJustice Champion: Killa Marti
Killa Marti is an attorney at Solano Law Firm and founder of Clarkston Justice Center in Clarkston, Georgia. Throughout her journey to Justice Champion, there were many confirmations of the calling on her heart. Killa’s mother, an attorney with 30 years of experience, taught her that God loves justice and He has called us to…
Read More3 Remarkable Lessons from a Courageous Rescue Mission
Last week the world witnessed the courageous cave rescue of twelve members of the now-famous Wild Boars youth soccer team. Here are three remarkable lessons for us. Lesson One: The resilience of hope The day began full of promise. Saturday, June 23 was Peerapat “Night” Sompiangjai’s 17th birthday. While a Sponge Bob birthday cake and…
Read More3 Powerful Lessons from the Heart of a Father
Father’s Day. For some the day is a challenge of emotions caused by a distant, abusive or absent father. Others spend an awkward day required by a divorce decree. Many reflect on a dad who is no longer living. Fathers aren’t perfect, but we have a heavenly father who is and he built within dads…
Read MoreThe Powerful Truth about Memorial Day
Memorial Day dates back in some form to 1868. The holiday honors those who died in wars for America. There is a deeper truth in the day which we do well to honor. Here is the powerful truth about Memorial Day. Memorial Day is not about death, but life. Abraham Lincoln understood the powerful truth…
Read MoreDo you think our justice system is fair for all?
We pledge allegiance with liberty and justice for all. But do you think our justice system is fair for all? We want to explore this question and its significant implications with you at Restore 117 on June 8-9 at Judson University. Our Civil Justice System is Not Fair for All Don’t you think it…
Read MoreGod cares about immigrants, why don’t you?
A profound question. “Dear God, it’s me Ruth.” She wrote. “I learned you love people like me in Sunday School. But people act like my mom and me don’t belong. Did I do something bad?” What do you tell a Dreamer like Ruth? What do you say to Ruth? Brought to the U.S. from Honduras…
Read MoreThe Startling Truth about Justice and St. Patrick’s Day!
We took our sons to Ireland many years ago. Joseph (pictured) still has the hat. He also bought a big leprechaun hat, but there are some pictures a freshman in college refuses to show. Ireland is a beautiful island with friendly people and a rich history – including St. Patrick. Knowing this Irish story allows…
Read More3 Reasons to Not Abandon Hope of Justice for Dreamers
Monday is the deadline set by the Trump Administration for action on DACA. At stake are the lives of 800,000 young people brought to America facing the loss of protected status. Congress will not rise to the challenge by Monday, but here are 3 reasons to not abandon hope of justice for dreamers. Reason #1: …
Read MoreIs Christmas really a remarkable refugee story?
Not at first glance. But there are some significant truths around God’s movement of people in the Christmas narrative. The Bible is a remarkable story of movement. My friend Jenny Yang with World Relief first reminded me of this simple, but profound truth. The first immigrants came from Eden. As their children moved across the…
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