Diversity (sharing stories of race, culture, and travel)

The world is a colorful place, and sharing our stories across cultures can be exciting, risky, and profound. The posts in this category are a celebration of the things I’ve learned from people who are different from me, and yet very similar.

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5 things this Christian is learning from the Jehovah’s Witnesses

by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith March 30, 2011 Diversity (sharing stories of race, culture, and travel)
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My neighbor is a Jehovah’s Witness. I didn’t know this until she and a colleague showed up at my door one December Saturday morning.

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Sharing your ministry story

by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith March 2, 2011 Diversity (sharing stories of race, culture, and travel)

Most people who work for a ministry or non-profit are there for reasons other than money and perks.

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4 things I need to know

by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith November 3, 2010 Diversity (sharing stories of race, culture, and travel)

Note: I originally posted this survey when I was thinking about changing my WordPress.com theme. The answers provided by my readers eventually convinced me to switch to WordPress.ORG, where I…

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Transcending race

by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith September 29, 2010 Diversity (sharing stories of race, culture, and travel)

Last October, 54 people signed up for a program that was then known as Breakfast Club. (It is now known as Common Ground.)

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Colored People: Highlights from Taste of Reconciliation 2010

by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith August 11, 2010 Diversity (sharing stories of race, culture, and travel)

My favorite thing about the video I’m posting here is that it gives me an opportunity to share one of my favorite songs— DC Talk’s “Colored People,” which I’ve… (“Colored People” copyright 1995 Achtober Songs (BMI) [...]

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