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We need to rethink the idea of ‘moving to a “better” suburb’

We need to rethink the idea of ‘moving to a “better” suburb’

Is this just a nuanced way of talking about moving away from the poor?

Faith/LifeCraig GreenfieldJuly 28, 2015relocation, incarnation, neighborhood, Theology of Place

3 ways I respond to overwhelming injustice

3 ways I respond to overwhelming injustice

These responses are not sinful or unnecessary. Let's rediscover their importance...

Faith/Life, Activism/PoliticsCraig GreenfieldJuly 21, 2015lament, anger, injustice, mindfulness

4 unexpected blessings from raising kids in a slum

4 unexpected blessings from raising kids in a slum

No school could teach my children the things they are learning growing up in this community.

Ministry/Missions, Faith/LifeCraig GreenfieldJuly 13, 2015children, slum, perspective, parenting, blessing, affluence, poverty, drugs, addiction

One SIMPLE thing you can do to avoid supporting sweatshops

One SIMPLE thing you can do to avoid supporting sweatshops

Walmart is evil. But there is a straightforward solution.

Faith/Life, Activism/PoliticsCraig GreenfieldJune 23, 2015sweatshop, Walmart, exploitation, thrift shop, Macklemore, labor right, Cambodia, garment factory

Travelling while White – ideas for dealing with privilege on the road

Travelling while White – ideas for dealing with privilege on the road

The great challenge of Burmese democracy activist, Aung San Suu Kyi, “Use your liberty to promote ours”...

Faith/Life, Ministry/MissionsCraig GreenfieldApril 25, 2015travel, privilege, Paul, citizenship

The key reason Millennials aren’t interested in their parents' faith. And why it's actually good news.

The key reason Millennials aren’t interested in their parents' faith. And why it's actually good news.

God is doing a new thing.

Faith/LifeCraig GreenfieldMarch 17, 2015

Does everyone have to work with the poor?

Does everyone have to work with the poor?

You ask, "Is there some way I can find my own allotted work?”

Faith/Life, Poverty/Charity, Ministry/MissionsCraig GreenfieldFebruary 24, 2015vocation, calling, guidance, career, poor

3 ways to live in solidarity

3 ways to live in solidarity

My father was detained last night, and in the process I learnt a few things about solidarity.

Faith/Life, Poverty/CharityCraig GreenfieldFebruary 17, 2015solidarity, poverty, Galatians 5:22

Complicit no matter what we do? So was Jesus.

Complicit no matter what we do? So was Jesus.

There's injustice everywhere I turn. Time to go naked? Sew my own clothes? Wear sacks?

Faith/Life, Poverty/CharityCraig GreenfieldJanuary 27, 2015injustice, conflict minerals, Burma, Congo, Cambodia, Jesus

3 ways we miss the mark in church worship

3 ways we miss the mark in church worship

Church Worship is one of those things that everybody loves to complain about...

Faith/LifeCraig GreenfieldJanuary 12, 2015worship, music, justice