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Accounting for hope: an update from the Water Project in Pikangikum

The work before us remains daunting. And Pikangikum is just one of around 80 communities in this country that face similar water challenges. Continue reading

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In the beginning, the Spirit moved upon the waters

I hope that our federal government will invest in much-needed infrastructure so that all of our brothers and sisters might drink clean water NOW. I hope that it won’t take 40 Advent seasons for Pikangikum to be equipped with water, let alone the other 100+ communities in our country who have severe water needs. I hope that our federal government will invest in much-needed infrastructure so that all of our brothers and sisters might drink clean water NOW. I hope that it won’t take 40 Advent seasons for Pikangikum to be equipped with water, let alone the other 100+ communities in our country who have severe water needs. And I hope the Spirit isn’t done with us yet. Continue reading

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…the passion with which your heart beats

I pray that we may all engage with our ministries passionately, demonstrating that the passion with which our hearts beat, for the love of God. Continue reading

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The refugee crisis and that picture

The picture. Yes—“that” picture that started circulating yesterday of the 3 year old boy washed up on the beach in Turkey. One of God’s children without hope is too many and every refugee on this God given earth, is one of God’s children. Continue reading

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Praying our baptismal vows (part 5)

The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. Each Sunday of Lent I will offer a reflection on one of our baptismal vows. This week: “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?” Continue reading

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#IceBucketChallenge

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been a massive, global socmed storm that is raising awareness and money for ALS agencies. Is there a way to amend the challenge to be a long-lasting Christian response to the trend? Continue reading

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Your Church DOES That?!

The Good News is in our church, and it’s our call to share that good news with the world. Continue reading

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The Abundance of Advent

For many, Advent is a time of abundance when we purchase special items. However, an ever-increasing number of people are not blessed with enough, let alone an abundance. This Christmas, sharing our abundance with others is a way to delight in the abundant life promised by the Christ whose birth we prepare to celebrate. Continue reading

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Have you Eaten Today?

This weekend PWRDF launched a three-year food security campaign: Fred Says will highlight the good work of PWRDF partners to meet Jesus’ mandate of feeding the hungry. Continue reading

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It’s a Boy!

How will you celebrate the birth of the Royal Baby? Continue reading

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