I’ve been thinking a lot about the first Advent and the early years of Jesus’ childhood. I wonder what Mary was thinking as she brought her son into the world, so far from home. Instead of nesting she had to flee to Bethlehem. So much for planning a cozy home birth. And yet, she held [...]Read More
CCDA & Value Our Families Coalition
By Jamesetta Tambah On Wednesday, July 17th, I had the opportunity to advocate in Washington D.C. on behalf of my family on the issue of immigration. I am Jamesetta Tambah, the daughter of Liberian refugees who came to the United States in the early 90’s under Temporary Protected [...]Read More
Who is My Neighbor Part IV: Guatemala
CCDA Global Connections presents: Who is My Neighbor, a six-part blog series recounting stories and impacts from a trip to Central America, written from a CCDA perspective. Part IV: Guatemala, a Light in the Dark by Michael Phillip “GOD HAS COME HERE TO STAY SO DARKNESS HAS TO LEAVE!” It is hard to [...]Read More