christenccivilettoJan 19, 20164 min readFlint, Michigan: It's Not Just About the WaterThe emerging toxic water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is about more than water. It's about moving swiftly to help those who’ve been...
christenccivilettoOct 13, 20152 min readPEACE? Let’s Start With What We Share, Not What DividesThis week at a conference I met three women sitting next to each other. The woman closest to me was Muslim. Next to her sat a Jewish...
christenccivilettoSep 1, 20152 min readMy Prayer for the "World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation"YOUR Glory, Lord, is evident everywhere in Creation—from the graceful arches of the willow tree, to the deep, abiding peace that comes...
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christenccivilettoJul 14, 20153 min readWhen It Comes To An Environmental Wrong, Which One Are You?Are you the Blamer, Fixer, Liar or Leaver? How would you respond to an environmental catastrophe? It depends, you might say. Is it close?...