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Praying the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Introducing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals in brief prayers. Continue reading

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1000 Days to Go

What can you do in 1000 days? It’s a little less than 3 years. Do you think you can change the world in that time? Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time of year when we reflect on the year that has passed, and start thinking about the year to come. Do your 2013 New Year’s resolutions include something relating to your spiritual or church life? Continue reading

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Tickle Pickles

My son held up the receipt and with excitement in his voice, asked for a happy face. Grinning widely, the employee asked my son ‘Now, what’s the magic word?” Dutifully, my son responded “Tickle Pickles!”

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Why I love the PWRDF (part 2)

Last week I mentioned the people of the PWRDF; this week I’ll touch a bit on the work and the structure – important realities that support the ministry that goes on with the many people. Continue reading

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Why I love the PWRDF

Why do I love the PWRDF? It’s a way for me to take my baptismal vows seriously. It’s a way that the church is responding in love to the world, in a manner that reflects who we are as Christians and what we believe God is calling us to do. Continue reading

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Towards a Strangely Compelling Church

If our congregations are to become more attractive in any meaningful way, it will require more than some sort of ecclesial cosmetic makeover. Rather, what is called for is a renewed way of being church… Continue reading

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Cultivating Hope

God gave birth to the New Creation and inaugurated the fulfillment of all things in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Since the first days of the church, Christians allowing this living hope to shape their perspectives, priorities and practices have realized renewed vision and vitality in their life together, even in the most trying of circumstances. Continue reading

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