Tag Archives: easter

Locked in fear

Posted on April 9, 2015 by David Burrows

The blessing of the Easter message is returning to me. Returning to the resurrection, receiving God’s peace, being present in the reality of the world’s experience, is where I should be. There I will unlock my doors, there Christ will encounter me. Continue reading →

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Baptism

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

As we enter into the season of Easter, having spent Lent reflecting on our baptismal vows, let us consider and celebrate the sacrament of Baptism. Continue reading →

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The cross or the egg?

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Shawn C. Branch

Our Canadian culture is becoming post-Christian; in fact, we might even be on the cusp of a post-Christian culture. More and more people know less and less of Jesus’ life and His sacrifice. It is easier to talk about a rabbit laying an egg than Jesus dying and rising. Continue reading →

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For the beauty of creation – Litter Skeet?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by David Burrows

How can we sing hymns extolling the beauty of creation, the goodness of all that God has given us, while degrading it each and every step of the way? Continue reading →

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May 4, 2014: Easter 3

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Landon Erb

Cleopas has been cut to the heart and pours it out to this stranger on their way to Emmaus. He proclaims Jesus’ death, entirely unaware that he is speaking to the risen Christ. Continue reading →

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Your Church DOES That?!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

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

Posted in Everyday Christianity | Tagged church, community, dignity, easter, evangelism, faith, feature, good news, love, PWRDF, respect | 1 Comment

Resurrection 2

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Dell Bornowsky

Resurrection 2 : Preaching doubt in post-modernity: In this wild ride of following the risen Christ, are you hanging on with both hands? Continue reading →

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Resurrection: ‘do not hold on to me!’

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Afra Saskia Tucker

The promised land of new light and wonder can only unfold if I do not hold onto many aspects that have been guiding and informing my choices up until now. Continue reading →

Posted in My Faith in Your Faith | Tagged art, Baha'i, belief, community, easter, feature, Interfaith, John | 3 Comments

The Light of Christ!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

The beginning of our Easter celebrations was Saturday night, with the Great Vigil. We celebrated light and life – for all the world, for all times, for all of us to carry in our hearts. Continue reading →

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Jesus Wants a Party

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Kyle Norman

That’s right. Jesus wants us to party. It is Easter after all. This is not a dry day of solemn introspection. Rather, Easter is the day where the community of faith is called into being – where we are called to joyously fill the sky with our shouts of praise. Continue reading →

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