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    Three Misconceptions You May Have about Refugees

    “This isn’t a school, it’s a family.” Those were the words of one of my Muslim refugee students at the end of our English classes for the spring. She hugged me warmly and when we said goodbye, I wasn’t saying farewell to a student, but to a friend. Not every refugee is as fortunate as my friend. Many are languishing in camps, waiting for a solution to their displacement. Let's take this month to ask God if he would have us invest in the lives of refugees. World Refugee Day is June 20. Refugees have faded into the background of American consciousness, but the suffering continues. Consider these misconceptions: 1.       Misconception:…