Baptists React to Trump Action on Refugees, Visas
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring refugees and stopping visa-holders from seven nations, many Baptist leaders quickly criticized the action. Trump’s Jan. 27 order
Registering Dissent
“Everyone went to their own town to register” (Luke 2:3).
The familiar Christmas story starts with a governmental registry. Tracking — and taxing — populations helped Rome
Advent, Aleppo & Bethlehem
An advent reflection on the viral image of Omran Daqneesh, a dazed five-year-old boy found in the rubble in Aleppo, Syria.
Light land, hope illumined enthuses the refugee soul.
Forgotten spaces at highway's end host sojourners cast out of home.
Letter: Help Syrian refugees, but be concerned about terrorists
I’m in complete agreement with the clergy and everyone else who is trying to help the Syrian refugees, but…
Ministering to the world down the street
The Gateway Arch represented the westward expansion of the United States. For thousands of people from around the world, the Arch also welcomes them to their new
Missouri clergy speak out against fear of Syrian refugees
An ecumenical group of Mid-Missouri clergy found inspiration in the birth story of Jesus as they gathered at the state capitol in December to speak out for
Syrian and other refugees are our business
Every time I boot up my laptop computer, the face of a young Syrian refugee stares back at me.
In the presence of Syrian refugees
Pray that Christian people will show Christ's love and hope to Syrian refugees living in Jordan during their time of need. About 500,000 Syrians have escaped into Jordan since civil war has engulfed their native land.
Syrian refugees in Jordan lack hope, they say
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The plight of today’s refugees
The increase in the number of refugees and refugee camps today is a problem that needs the response of people of faith.