We come together to remind each other of an alternate story. We are bombarded each day with the narrative of the dominant culture around us. "Buy. Win. Be happy. Conquer. Dominate. Be safe."
But we're learning, I hope, that shopping and winning can't make us happy. Conquering can't make us safe.
So we're after something more: justice for everyone, a place at the table for everyone, enduring suffering with hope, and bearing witness in word and action to the good news of the reign of God.
Did you hear that Grand Rapids is near or at the bottom of the barrel in literacy in the nation? Adults, too...not just kids.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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