This US capture of Nicolás Maduro presents a range of considerations and reflections across international law, humanitarian needs and diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere. This episode delves into the complex political landscape of Venezuela, focusing on the historical context leading to the rise of Nicolás Maduro and the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Brandon Stiver is joined … Continue reading Venezuelan Intervention (Canopy International – Brandon Stiver)
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Learning from Venezuela (part 2)
While the circumstances continue to unfold in Venezuela without any certainty at this point, I want to tell some more stories about the beauty and goodness found in Venezuela. One of my first times in Venezuela was the Summer of my Junior year in college at Multnomah. My good friends and mentors, Jon and Shannon … Continue reading Learning from Venezuela (part 2)
Learning from Venezuela (Part 1)
I awoke to the news on Venezuela and texts from Venezuelan friends and former colleagues. As many know, I lived in Venezuela for nearly 7 years in the late 90s and early 2000s. Our children were born in a clinic in downtown Caracas. I’m grateful for the years I lived and worked in Venezuela. I … Continue reading Learning from Venezuela (Part 1)
Expressing Hope in the Brokenness
Are you feeling broken over the suffering we see all around us? It is heavy on my heart as I reflect on the domestic and global drama unfolding before our eyes. You name it, Gaza, Ukraine, political and public violence, broken government structures, human greed…the list goes on. Though I walk through the valley of the … Continue reading Expressing Hope in the Brokenness
Solvitur Ambulando: Is it Really Solved Through Walking?
What does it mean? I love catchy little Latin phrases that describe so much with so little. For years as a doctoral student, I posted another little Latin phrase everywhere. “Fortitudine Vincimus” (Latin for, by endurance we conquer). I came across the phrase while reading about Sir Ernest Shackleton, who is best known for his … Continue reading Solvitur Ambulando: Is it Really Solved Through Walking?
Public Witness Campaign
I've been trying to write a post for several weeks now about the place our country is in and the Christian faith. My words have failed me over and over again. I am encouraged by this week's CCDA post on the public witness campaign taking place across our nation. I'll re-post it in whole here. … Continue reading Public Witness Campaign
Accord Statement on Reevaluating & Realigning US Foreign Assistance
Repost of Accord's statement of Reevaluating & Realigning US Foreign Assistance. Original post can be found here: https://www.accordnetwork.org/accord-statement As a collective of 150 Christ-centered relief and development organizations, the Accord Network is dedicated to serving vulnerable communities worldwide. Our members collectively leverage over $5 billion in resources annually to provide essential services such as food, … Continue reading Accord Statement on Reevaluating & Realigning US Foreign Assistance
500 years of Anabaptism
Today marks 500 years for the radical reformation called Anabaptism. Since reading the book, the Upside-Down Kingdom by Donald Kraybill in Seminary, I've had this deep respect and a growing love for the Anabaptist movement. This initial interest is coming to fruition as I ponder the implications and actions of those connected to this movement. … Continue reading 500 years of Anabaptism
Think Global, Do Justice
Had a great time joining Brandon Stiver on the Think Global, Do Justice Podcast recently. Think Global, Do Justice recently released a conversation with Ernesto Duke (President of Eternity Bible College), Karen Fancher and myself discussing Global Education and Formation (Live From CCDA Conference). I also had the opportunity to share more (at the end … Continue reading Think Global, Do Justice
Camino Quest – New Ventures into Sacred Space
Today is the day! I am so excited to be a part of this new venture with Camino Quest, LLC. We have officially launched our new website and looking forward to guiding groups on pilgrimages on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James) in Spain. It has been a little over a year … Continue reading Camino Quest – New Ventures into Sacred Space
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