Phobia
Many of us mistake Phobia for true fear. Whereas fear is a gift from God to be used for self-preservation. Phobia are obstacles strategically Placed in society by opposers of positive existence.
The Goal
Stay focusedImage: Ed Schipul “Keep your eyes on the goal,” he concluded with encouragement. That’s sort of how President Joey Dearborn of the Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario completed his verbal
Camelot
CamelotImage: Gustave Doré As I reflect on my own story, I realise that my growing up in Ottawa (during the 70s and 80s) was part of a larger story that I have
Syria
The First & Second GenerationsImage: Tannis Archive It has been an interesting last few weeks as I have transitioned back from time away to work and blogging. One of the gifts and
Reconciliation|Redux
Mix It Up Image: darkdayr It has been quite a week since last week’s blog Reconciliation. In that time, Canada has experienced a birthday, there was gang violence in the streets of our
Reconciliation
After worship this last Sunday, I find I have been navigating between sadness and hope, reflection and action, challenge and potential. After worship this last Sunday, I find myself sitting carefully and gently with
TED|Ep. 3
I made a promise to TEDxWinnipeg (previously known as TEDxManitoba) in 2014. I committed to sharing their important work in my faith-based context. I have lived into that pledge by creating another recurring feature for A
Power
Green Lantern's Power RingImage: JD Hancock This last week I had the opportunity to gather with Sisters and Brothers of the United Church of Canada to discuss what intercultural ministry means for
E-Word
Here we go … for many Mainstream Protestants the e-word – often known as evangelism – is one certain to generate a response. Depending on age, context and church experience this can range from rejection,
Who … 2/4
There are many questions before us as a faith community that endeavours to live into celebrating God’s diversity in a pluralistic, interconnected culture There are many challenges before us as a Christian expression of