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Rebekah Sears considers who we are for Jesus, today, in her review of Making the Best of It by John G. Stackhouse.

Sheila McKinley, osu, read Beauty, Wonder and Belonging: A Book of Hours for the Monastery of the Cosmos, appreciating the book’s aid in reflecting prayerfully each day.

One of CPJ’s founders and a recognized name in religious and political circles, Gerald Vandezande’s life has been one of faithfulness, commitment and passion. Starting with his humble beginnings, the article outlines some life lessons from this Christian social activist.

What does is mean when you say “thank you”? Kathy Vandergrift reviews Margaret Visser’s exploration of this oft-stated social ritual.

Joe Gunn takes a stab at three books, all relating to the Alberta oil sands debate, in this review. Looking at Stupid to the Last Drop, Tar Sands Showdown and Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent, Joe traces their shared themes and how the books build on each other, making a case for examining our current response to the oil sands.

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After researching your concern, you will be able to define clear objectives for your advocacy work. Your research will help you choose both your direction and targets.

A quick phone call to your Member of Parliament’s office can be more effective than writing a letter in some cases. As a constituent, you may be able to speak to your MP directly (rather than speaking with their staff). One phone call can be more effective and memorable for an MP if you show that have some knowledge about the issue, that you respect their time, and that this issue is important to their constituents.

Your Member of Parliament is more accessible than you think. If you are passionate about an issue, respectful of the MP’s time, and willing to take the time for a meeting, your MP will likely be willing to meet with you.

Demonstrations can be an effective visible statement of support for a cause. They can increase public awareness or public support for the issue, and they can send a clear and strong message to decision-makers.