JPANet April 2024 Newsletter
Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This...
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A Cry for Peace
In recent months, we have seen international news coverage focus on what is happening in Gaza...
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The Theology of Transformation in Prison Ministry
i find myself nervous to write for this publication—like every time i step up to preach, i...
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Lest We Forget
March 1 is commemorated annually as Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands...
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Palestine: The Double Imperative, and A Call for God’s Justice
“Ceasefire now!” has been a consistent cry for months among people responding to the...
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Seventeen Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents
[Jesus] said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them,for all of...
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March on! Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working...
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Spiritual Joy in Times of Crisis
What is spiritual joy in times of crisis? How can we find joy in our hearts when we live in a...
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Just Say KNOW
A concerted effort is underway to dismantle public school programs for youth that discuss...
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Setting Intentions Together
February is Black History Month. Over the course of these 28/29 days, it is my annual practice...
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The Measure of Humanity
“The question, ‘What is man*?’ is one of the most important questions confronting any...
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In Midst of Anti-Immigrant Discourse, People of Faith Must Offer a Prophetic Welcome
In the midst of the 2024 presidential election, anti-immigrant rhetoric is on the rise. A...
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The Purpose of Education
What is the purpose of education? For many, it is economic advancement. We pursue education to...
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In Praise of (Some) Organized Religion
A new report on spirituality in the United States was recently released by the Pew Research...
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Hope in the Bleak Midwinter
I love the end-of-year holiday season. Starting with Thanksgiving and running through...
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Imagine Reparation Germination
When a tree is planted, establishing the “root ball” correctly is critical to the...
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The Sacredness of Rest
Rest is not optional. Resting one’s whole self is necessary. Closing your eyes and being...
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Care For Your Neighbor and Live
The term “Good Samaritan” long ago expanded from a character title in Luke’s parable to...
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Injustice is Heavy: Let There be Light
A quick glance at the news and I almost shut down completely. There are so many social...
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Jesus in the Rubble
You may have seen the photo. A baby Jesus figure, lying amidst the rubble, a piece of black...
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