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A song for teachers

To all those who teach in our churches – Thank you Continue reading

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Worker vs. Minister

It may not be a matchup you’ll find on the next MMA pay-per-view, but it’s still a bit of a battle. Who are we exactly – are we youth workers or youth ministers? Continue reading

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July 7, 2013 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sometimes, our task is to force the powers that be to recognize they are not above the law or humanity. No corporation, no government, no agency has a divine right to use the law or money to exploit others. Continue reading

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The Whole Story

Our artwork presents a glimpse of a broader Christian message, but imagine if a stranger were to see within our art something unintended, confusing, or offensive? I wonder how often we present an incomplete picture of the Christian church/faith/tradition? Does what we present through art and symbol tell enough of our whole story to convey the truth? Continue reading

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We believe in God the Creator

This is an excerpt from a sermon given by Archbishop Douglas Hambidge on Trinity Sunday to a parish in the Diocese of New Westminster. I love it and have found it to be incredibly helpful in unpacking the mystery of the Trinity. Douglas is a stewardship mentor and inspiration to so many – I hope you will enjoy this as much as I do! Continue reading

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What is happening when we pray?

I can’t help wondering if something is happening in the electro-magnetic spectrum or if there are quantum effects while praying. I have observed positive impact from prayer even from distances. Continue reading

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Do we have the guts to confuse and perplex our learners?

If we have the guts to confuse our students, perplex them and evoke real questions…. then we as teachers have information that we can use to tailor robust and informed methods of blended instruction. Continue reading

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Theologizing Tragedy

From the death of a child to the flooding of communiites, how do we as faith leaders speak into the midst of tragedy? When people look to us for ‘God’s answer”, what do we say? Continue reading

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Scapegoating the Young

The young people were there. They were contributing in a variety of ways – through worship leadership, outreach, campus ministry and numerous other things. But the books hadn’t balanced, and that required someone to blame. That’s what young people are for. Continue reading

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Looking back–Relationships are relationships, part 2: of classic rock and motorcycles

Driving a British vehicle more than 40 years old has its challenges: spark plugs get fouled up. Bolts fall off while I’m driving. Fuses blow. I leave puddles of oil in parking lots. But it has its advantages: I’m driving a piece of history. Continue reading

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