Dave

  • Changing A Statement of Mission: Trying to Think Better

    June 07, 2015 After nearly fifteen years, the Yakama Christian Mission has changed its statement of mission from, To enhance the wellbeing of children and youth through advocacy and education. to, To enhance the wellbeing of indigenous children and elders… Continue reading

  • Losing Ourselves on the Side of the Street

    May 31, 2015 “If a panhandler comes near you and you are fearful, call the police.” The statement is not exact but it is close to what I’ve heard on the radio once a week for a number of months.… Continue reading

  • GMO And Cardboard Food

    May 24, 2015 Folks in Jackson County, Oregon are having a fit. The people of Jackson County voted last fall to ban GMO (genetically modified organism) crops. Alfalfa growers are ticked off. Lawsuits are filed. Having planted “Roundup Ready” alfalfa,… Continue reading

  • A Practice Of Reverence, Honor, And Spirit

    May 17, 2015 Knowing food is a spiritual practice. Paying close attention to food is living a practice of knowing creation. To know food is to move beyond myopic buying of food with little thought of its origin: the people… Continue reading