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Isaiah 1:17 says to "seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless ..."
I've been thinking about this alot lately. How do we seek justice? To seek means to look for, discover, question, find out. How do we live our lives justly? Well, I'm thinking we need to make ourselves more aware and find out the moral implications of our actions and how we live our lives. I've been greatly challenged by the thought that I am the last link in the supply chain for some products. So, when I buy a certain chocalate bar, for instance, do I know where the cocoa beans came from? Do I know if the labour practices used to farm them are ethical and not using child labour? It's pretty darn inconvenient to try to find these things out! And when I do find out, am I willing to make changes in my lifestyle? Am I willing to consume less, give more, and be consiously aware of what I am consuming? Am I willing to ask the question "Am I wearing someone's misery? Did I just eat someone's desperation?"
Here are some websites that may help you in your search to seek justice, live justly, and love others.
Fair Trade in Canada: www.transfair.ca
Chain Store Reaction: www.chainstorereaction.com
10,000 villages: www.tenthousandvillages.com
Not for Sale: www.notforsalecampaign.org
Posted: 2010-07-08 15:33:35
By: scurdie
By: scurdie
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2010-09-11
First Assembly Annual Golf Tournament
Join in on the fun, this is open to all, beginners to real 'pro's'. September 11th promises to be a beautiful day of golf at Kananaskis Country Golf Course at only $140 per person, this includes green [read more]
First Assembly Annual Golf Tournament
Join in on the fun, this is open to all, beginners to real 'pro's'. September 11th promises to be a beautiful day of golf at Kananaskis Country Golf Course at only $140 per person, this includes green [read more]
2010-09-11
Awakening 12 Prayer
Awakening Prayer is hosted by Tehillah Monday. Throughout the day different sessions occur. From strategically focused prayer times where we lift up a specific need in culture or community to the Lord [read more]
Awakening 12 Prayer
Awakening Prayer is hosted by Tehillah Monday. Throughout the day different sessions occur. From strategically focused prayer times where we lift up a specific need in culture or community to the Lord [read more]
2010-09-12
Ministry Fair
Join us in the gym for a delicious lunch and a change to discover and explore the different ministries and opportunities at First Assembly. Lunch is free, volunteering is priceless [read more]
Ministry Fair
Join us in the gym for a delicious lunch and a change to discover and explore the different ministries and opportunities at First Assembly. Lunch is free, volunteering is priceless [read more]
2010-09-15
Converge Fall Kick Off
Join us for 10 weeks of interesting discussion groups and workshops beginning September 15th. Check out the 'Converge' tab under ministries for more details. Workshops are free, materials for each wor [read more]
Converge Fall Kick Off
Join us for 10 weeks of interesting discussion groups and workshops beginning September 15th. Check out the 'Converge' tab under ministries for more details. Workshops are free, materials for each wor [read more]
2010-09-20
The Glorious Unseen
Tehillah Monday Presents a Night of Worship with The Glorious Unseen [read more]
The Glorious Unseen
Tehillah Monday Presents a Night of Worship with The Glorious Unseen [read more]
2010-09-23
Covenant Marriage Retreat
Covenant Marriage Retreat - Guest Speakers Craig & Jan Hill of Family Foundations and Bob & Audrey Miesner of 'It's a New Day'. - We will begin this three day retreat on Thursday night at 7:00pm (wi [read more]
Covenant Marriage Retreat
Covenant Marriage Retreat - Guest Speakers Craig & Jan Hill of Family Foundations and Bob & Audrey Miesner of 'It's a New Day'. - We will begin this three day retreat on Thursday night at 7:00pm (wi [read more]
2010-09-26
Special Congregational Business Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the members of Pentecostal Tabernacle of Calgary to be held on Sunday, September 26th at 1:00pm for the purpose of amendment of the By-Laws by adding a n [read more]
Special Congregational Business Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the members of Pentecostal Tabernacle of Calgary to be held on Sunday, September 26th at 1:00pm for the purpose of amendment of the By-Laws by adding a n [read more]
2010-10-03
Call + Response Documentry Film
CALL+RESPONSE is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals the world's 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. CALL+RESPONSE goes de [read more]
Call + Response Documentry Film
CALL+RESPONSE is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals the world's 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. CALL+RESPONSE goes de [read more]
2010-10-24
"Pursuing Greatness" - Boot Camp for Men
At Sunnyside Christian Retreat Centre, Syvian Lake. Gather for a powerful weekend pursuing greatness: as a Sexual man, as a Father, in your calling, in your finances, in your health. [read more]
"Pursuing Greatness" - Boot Camp for Men
At Sunnyside Christian Retreat Centre, Syvian Lake. Gather for a powerful weekend pursuing greatness: as a Sexual man, as a Father, in your calling, in your finances, in your health. [read more]
2010-11-07
Watoto Restore Tour
Sunday, November 7th @ 7:00pm at First Assembly Watoto is excited to bring the Restore Tour to Calgary. The team is made up of former child soldiers along with children that have been affected by [read more]
Watoto Restore Tour
Sunday, November 7th @ 7:00pm at First Assembly Watoto is excited to bring the Restore Tour to Calgary. The team is made up of former child soldiers along with children that have been affected by [read more]
2010-08-23 14:47:11
Worship - by Sarah Gilman
Today we walked to the beef market. We entered with flies swarming all over the meat just lying there in the burning hot sun. It smelled in a way that the only thing one would want to do is gag, and [read more]
Worship - by Sarah Gilman
Today we walked to the beef market. We entered with flies swarming all over the meat just lying there in the burning hot sun. It smelled in a way that the only thing one would want to do is gag, and [read more]
2010-07-18 12:09:12
Dreams of the Heart...A Poem...A Prayer - by Christine Beaugrand
On the way to Tehillah last week, I was praying for the young adults...their visions, their dreams, their paths...I asked God to set their foundation firm...build it strong... I love how the Spirit [read more]
Dreams of the Heart...A Poem...A Prayer - by Christine Beaugrand
On the way to Tehillah last week, I was praying for the young adults...their visions, their dreams, their paths...I asked God to set their foundation firm...build it strong... I love how the Spirit [read more]
2010-07-13 14:20:05
Seek Justice - by Sara Curdie
Isaiah 1:17 says to "seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless ..." I've been thinking about this alot lately. How do we seek justice? To seek mean [read more]
Seek Justice - by Sara Curdie
Isaiah 1:17 says to "seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless ..." I've been thinking about this alot lately. How do we seek justice? To seek mean [read more]
2010-07-08 15:33:35
Seek Justice
Isaiah 1:17 says to "seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless ..." I've been thinking about this alot lately. How do we seek justice? To see [read more]
Seek Justice
Isaiah 1:17 says to "seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless ..." I've been thinking about this alot lately. How do we seek justice? To see [read more]
2010-06-22 13:19:07
"I Need a Break!" by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
This woman's story expresses well how Barbara and I feel too often:My husband works a night shift, while I work days. Thus our cars always pass going in opposite directions on a street just a few mile [read more]
"I Need a Break!" by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
This woman's story expresses well how Barbara and I feel too often:My husband works a night shift, while I work days. Thus our cars always pass going in opposite directions on a street just a few mile [read more]
2010-06-21 16:37:55
One Girl's Testimony - by Alexandra
I was born into a Christian family and the neighborhood we lived in was pretty messed up; there was a lot of violence, vandalism, and secretism. At 4 years old my next door neighbor introduced me to p [read more]
One Girl's Testimony - by Alexandra
I was born into a Christian family and the neighborhood we lived in was pretty messed up; there was a lot of violence, vandalism, and secretism. At 4 years old my next door neighbor introduced me to p [read more]
2010-06-03 10:17:50
Monday's Moment - June 7th, 2010
“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted h [read more]
Monday's Moment - June 7th, 2010
“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted h [read more]
2010-06-03 10:13:55
Monday's Moment - June 7th, 2010
“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted h [read more]
Monday's Moment - June 7th, 2010
“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted h [read more]
2010-06-01 12:03:37
"In Your Name" Recording Sessions
Hey Everyone, We are so excited to announce that we are recording a new Tehillah Band Album. The album is called "In Your Name". It will be recorded live over two nights on June 27th & 28th. We a [read more]
"In Your Name" Recording Sessions
Hey Everyone, We are so excited to announce that we are recording a new Tehillah Band Album. The album is called "In Your Name". It will be recorded live over two nights on June 27th & 28th. We a [read more]
2010-06-01 11:59:19
"The Lord Keeps Calling My Name" by Sarah Gilman
It's just three chords; it's only three different lines; it's also the third song I've written in the past couple of months. It begins like this, “this is only the beginning, this nation is goin [read more]
"The Lord Keeps Calling My Name" by Sarah Gilman
It's just three chords; it's only three different lines; it's also the third song I've written in the past couple of months. It begins like this, “this is only the beginning, this nation is goin [read more]
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