JJ Ten Clay

Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arms does bind the restless wave, Who bids the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. For the…

This week three international news stories caught my attention with a common denominator that affects the lives of millions of people worldwide – a common denominator I have seen in my work with refugees. The common denominator is corrupt rulers…

Isaiah 58 Fall is such a conflicted season for me. Growing up in Iowa and living in agricultural communities in Michigan and New York, fall signifies the harvest—a time when hard work comes to fruition and we reap what we…

Matthew 2:1-15 Today is Week 2 of a 5-week series of Sunday reflections on refugees and the Christian case for caring for those seeking refuge. Last week we reflected on war. This week we will focus on persecution. Persecution The…

Refugees. It’s a term that strikes fear in the hearts of some, and compassion in the hearts of others. After World War II, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) became the first international entity to develop laws to…