God created people as social beings. It’s how we were wired from the beginning. He designed us to be in relationships that are good, harmonious, and just. Today, our world is filled with conflict–with family members, neighbours, co-workers, and strangers. Competition and suspicion now mark our social interactions. But the good news is, reconciliation with others is possible. Through Jesus, we can overcome relational poverty to restore trust, peace, and justice.
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The link between conflict and hunger has come into sharper focus over the last decade, with more violent conflicts breaking out and lasing longer [ read more ]
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We pick out the perfect gift for someone, wrap it up and deliver it with lots of love. Then, time passes and you wonder… Did my gift have an impact? [ read more ]
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When the Gifts of Compassion gift guide lands in your hands, there are some gifts that you probably know will be waiting within its pages. [ read more ]
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Because of issues with drug addiction, many of the youth in the home have problems related to nutrition. [ read more ]
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You can meet the needs of kids in poverty through Gifts of Compassion. Here's the scoop on these unique gifts. Writte [ read more ]
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It’s been over a year since the devastating explosion in Beirut left over 200 people dead and thousands injured. [ read more ]
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A Canadian news article caught my eye on the world wide web - “Items You Will Miss At The Grocery Store This Winter.” [ read more ]
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The first episode of Know Us, a documentary series hosted by one of the social workers at Jinja Connection, is about Davis, who lived on the streets. [ read more ]
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Meet Sharon Abel, the new manager of Yonge Street Mission’s (YSM) Double Take Thrift Store. [ read more ]
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Colleen Dyck, a farmer & entrepreneur from Niverville, Manitoba, travelled to western Kenya to live and work alongside small-scale farmer Lucy Anyango [ read more ]
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Wondering how to talk to your youth group about justice? [ read more ]
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This game is designed to teach children about factors that help and hinder the ability of small-scale farmers in the developing world to grow food [ read more ]
