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Community-Specific Language

The other day I received an e-mail from a friend studying philosophy at the University of Victoria. He wrote: “Kyle, I want you to help me prove the existence of God.” . My response to his question was:
“That depends on what God you are talking about. . . .
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Is ‘unfriending’ un-Christian?

I’ll bet we have all unfriended or been unfriended at some point, and for a variety of reasons; some good, some not so good, some totally bizarre. Are our socmed practices a reflection of our faith, or do we even think about that? Continue reading

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That’ll Preach!!

Could this be a wake-up call to the Church, and in particular, to Preachers? While we try to squish the gospel message into a run of fancy phrases or 30 second clips, have people actually been calling out for something more? Could it be that it is time that we stop trying to inculturate the Gospel message and just give it?
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Relationships are relationships, part 3: you are what you tweet

Behind fortresses of keyboard and screen, internet users nonchalantly hurl insults and f-bombs at their friends and enemies, at politicians, corporations, colleagues, and strangers. And you know, I wish I could say Christians were different. But I can’t. Continue reading

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Babel

It’s always impressive to see when people are willing to make an effort in order to communicate well. Continue reading

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Sharing The News

There is always news that we want share, and so we always find ways to share it. So with all this news flying about in various fora, how do we share the Good News? How do we live out the Gospel message? Continue reading

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CLAY 2012: Day 2 Recap

Our second blog entry comes from Aidan, 18, from Edmonton, Alberta. Here at CLAY 2012, he is stage-managing the Large Group Gatherings, working with the band, the drama troupe and the technicians to ensure that things move smoothly. Continue reading

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CLAY 2012, day one: What Kind of Story?

Our first blog entry comes from Hannah Shirtliff, a native of Starbuck, Manitoba. As a member of the specialist home team, she is focused on telling the story of CLAY through video, blogging, and social media. Continue reading

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Hyperlink 2012: Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering

The gathering begins. Let me introduce you to the specialist home team, who will be sharing their experience with you. And if you’re here, why don’t you drop them a line? After all, this event is all about making connections! Continue reading

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Self-care and Rest

I love long train rides. I can sleep when I want, look out of the window and imagine different lives and have conversations with coaches of new people who are all on their own particular journey. Continue reading

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