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Better not easier

Exploring the depth, joy, and richness of our siblings will take work. It will take discipline, mutual support, and mutual love. It won’t be easier. But it will be better. Continue reading

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Using our Senses

I hope that I learn, grow, and respond to the presence of Christ in touch, sound, taste, smell, and hearing. Continue reading

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Symbols of Position and Power: Authority Masks or a Just Life?

I hold a position of authority, respect and influence. It is held in the name of others: spouse, children, friends, bishop, parish, colleagues, community. No matter what symbols may be present in my life and ministry, I must breathe justice, love, and humility. Continue reading

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July 21, 2013 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Until our meetings spend more time in Bible study and prayer than we do on discussing which lightbulbs we will purchase or how we will raise money to replace the windows, we need to be convicted by this story of Mary and Martha. Continue reading

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Some chewier reflections on new media

Several people I know have waved their arms excitedly about the New Media Project and I’d like to commend it to you as well. Founded in 2010 and based at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, the New Media Project aims to “[help] religious leaders become theologically savvy about technology.” Continue reading

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The Face of Poverty within our Land

In the early eighties I was among thousands throughout the western world who saw the face of extreme poverty and famine through the media’s coverage of children in Ethiopia and other North African nations. The images haunted me, and still remind me of the hardness and helplessness of extremes in the third and developing world. Continue reading

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Multi-Faith, Multi-Culture Issues in small community

During my experience of life in Newfoundland I have encountered much openness to differing expressions of faith and culture. Historically communities in the province were settled in relation to safe harbours and plenteous fishing grounds. Many communities were predominantly of one faith expression, with little interaction with others. Continue reading

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Merry Christmas to our friends at…!

What other parishes, churches and/or denominations do you wish to send out greetings and thanksgiving? Continue reading

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Waiting in Hope!

Getting depressed with the dark days, the bad news on tv, consumerism… Christ is coming and calling us to be the change the world needs! Continue reading

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All roads lead to Rome

Are there aspects of other faith traditions that can enhance our prayer life as Anglican Christians? Continue reading

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