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A collection of stories, articles and reflections written or submitted by various Servants workers.

Winning An Earthquake: Reflections on Veterans’ Day

Posted On November 12, 2014

This post was written by a member of the Servants Vancouver team.  “You can no more win a war than win an earthquake.” Those were… Read More →


Forgiveness in the thick of it

Posted On October 24, 2014

This article has been written by a team member of the Servants Vancouver team.  In our house, we host a weekly event after Tuesday night… Read More →


A New Beginning – The Challenges of Returning

Posted On October 13, 2014

The following reflection was written by a Servants India team member returning to North America. We’ve been in Canada for a month now. In some ways,… Read More →


FtAF: Servants Speaks out on Non-Violence

Posted On August 8, 2014

[This fortnight’s From the Archive Friday post, first published on the website in 2006, looks at why non-violence is important to Servants.] Why discuss non-violence?… Read More →


For My Muslim and Christian Brothers and Sisters

Posted On July 31, 2014

The following article was written by a member of a Servants team in India.  As Christians living amongst the urban poor, Servants has taken an… Read More →


Trust Issues: Violence & Guns

Posted On July 21, 2014

The follow reflection was written by a member of the Servants India Y-team.  To learn more about this team and ways you can join them, click… Read More →


FtAF: I came to meet Zora

Posted On July 11, 2014

[This story was originally published on the Servants website in 2005. It touches on the feeling of helpless in the face of no easy answers… Read More →


Solidarity and Hope Among a Community of Rubbish Pickers

Posted On July 7, 2014

The following reflection was written by Kristin Jack, Servants’ International Coordinator, about his recent visit with a Servants team in Southeast Asia.  If you’d like… Read More →


FtAF: The Four GREATs of Wholistic Ministry

Posted On June 26, 2014

Jesus teaches us four GREAT truths as recorded in the gospel of Matthew, during His last few days in Jerusalem prior to the crucifixion. Two… Read More →


Economy, Ecology & Community: Reflections on Wendell Berry

Posted On June 17, 2014

The follow reflection was written by a member of the Servants India Y-team.  To learn more about this team and ways you can join them, click… Read More →


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  • About
    • Our History & Vision
    • 5 Guiding Principles
    • 5 Sustaining Values
    • What We Do
    • What We Believe
    • Our Structure
  • Locations
    • Cambodia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
    • Past Teams
    • Linking Teams
  • Get Involved
    • Join A Team
    • Internships
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