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Grace flowed

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” ~Eph 2.8 Continue reading

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Top three (unconventional) tips for church shopping

I certainly know people who have church shopped prayerfully and faithfully and have found a community where they have been able to put down nourishing and long-lasting roots. But I also know that approaching church as just one more consumer choice in a whole life of soul-destroying consumer choices can lead to worship communities that become bound, not to the life and sacrifice and resurrection revealed in Jesus, but to meeting a wide variety of individual consumer preferences. Continue reading

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Being saved from ‘gloomy saints’

The community of faith is a community of kingdom-focused, Jesus loving, party-goers! So why do we assume that life with God is a bore? Continue reading

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It only takes one…

One experience—good or bad—can influence a person’s perception of an entire body—be it a profession or a church. Let’s be intentional about making ‘church’ a good experience. Continue reading

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Montreal intern reflection: Ben Stuchbery

The three aspects of my internship this summer have been guided by an understanding of mission that seeks primarily to uphold the sanctity of human life. It is the thread that holds them together. The three aspects are as follows: fair trade, French bible study, and pastoral care. Continue reading

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Guest blog: Inside Out and discernment

Discernment is not about finding happiness. It is about finding ourselves and seeking God. It is about pondering our inner movements without negative judgement and prejudice. Continue reading

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Change

Change is neither good nor bad, it just is. And it will happen. How we respond to that change is up to us. Continue reading

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Crucial matters

My son trundles up the stairs with the rest of the children from the Sunday school group holding in his hand… ummm… ahhh… what is that? Continue reading

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Montreal intern reflection: Nick Oligny

I was nervous starting this internship. I have no religious background and minimal knowledge of scripture. In academia or the workforce, I had a losing hand. But the welcome I received from the Montreal Mission Internship leaders and participants was unwaveringly warm and patient. I felt like a welcome guest. Continue reading

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The Gospel according to Minions

Minions model a rich faithfulness and a discipline of submission that is both powerful and attractive. The biggest compliment for a Minion would be the words ‘well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your master. Continue reading

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