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The Magic of Simple

Like a spectator before a magician, our enjoyment of God’s ways in the world, and in our lives, only increases as we enter into the discipline of simplicity. Continue reading

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Something in Return

What does a whiny blog about a lack of free coffee have to do with our life of faith in the Anglican Church? Well, I think it points us to consider a very important question: Do people get anything out of worship? Continue reading

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Hanging out for Worship

From down south, or from their hospital bed, each individual is able to speak their “Amen’s” and render their “Hallelujah’s.” In heart, in soul, and in voice, they are part of the congregation that gathers on Wednesday morning. They just aren’t there physically. Continue reading

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Camp-fires and Martyrs

For many, the word ‘Christian’ is synonymous with the negative aspects of religion and self-righteousness. Because of this, I wonder if we have developed a habit of attempting to define our faith without the use of this important label. Continue reading

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Not just a fairy-tale

For while Emma’s role as saviour of Storybrooke is merely a literary device, we remember the one who actually came to dwell amidst his people. Continue reading

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The Art of Translation

How will the world know of our great hope if we do not tell them? How will they hear us if we do not speak their language? Only the art of translation will welcome them home to this great story. Continue reading

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(dis)Unity: the broken body on campus

Call me naïve, but I’ve been consistently surprised by the lack of unity between different Christian groups on campus. Continue reading

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Happy Hallowe’en!

It’s Halloween! I’ve had a few recent conversations about the holiday, from the church perspective, so thought I’d share some thoughts. Continue reading

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The Truth Is Out There…

If aliens saw how we acted, and the implications, would they know we’re Christ-followers? Continue reading

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Why Pop Culture?

After a sermon a few weeks ago, a parishioner quipped, “Don’t you have anything better to do?” This comment was jovial in nature. It was not meant as a jeer or insult in any way. However, it donned on me that perhaps it would be prudent to write about why I take so much time to understand pop culture. Continue reading

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