Scripture

The Bible speaks about refugees and their experience, and therefore it is the foundation for my work. Here are some of the scriptures that have helped me to understand the refugee journey. Related to this are examples of how the scriptures have influenced personal lives.

1 Peter 3:8-22

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1 Peter 3:8-22

What we do flows out of who we are. Our good deeds in life and the morals we live by are the side-effects of who we are. Therefore when we face difficult situations and need to explain ourselves to others, we don’t focus on the beliefs and morals, rather we tell people about our dependence on God who through Christ provides for us, fills us with hope and give us a new identity. This is counter-intuitive. Read the rest of this entry »

Acts 11:19-26

Genesis 50:15-21

Hebrews 11:8-10