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Is your gospel in competition with compassion?
In conversation with some folks in our church community someone made a strikingly blunt comment. “I don’t want to feed people’s bellies. I don’t want to be a part of a charitable organisation. I don’t want to waste their time … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Missional, Question
Tagged charity, church, compassion, evangelism, gospel, justice
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Advent and Christmas
I attempted to take our church family on an Advent journey this year. With a few exceptions, Advent was mostly unknown to many people in our community. I’m already looking forward to how we can build on this experience next year. Here is a rundown of the reflections from each week. Continue reading
What are your thoughts on the mixing of cultures and the posture of one cultural identity when engaging another? Are there limits or boundaries that need to be respected? Is there danger to be found at these crossroads?
On Syncretism
Today I’m going on a short personal retreat during which I’m going to be sitting and contemplating the grandeur of the Canadian rockies on the verge of winter. I’ll also be reflecting on a few texts about intercultural study, culture … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Missional, Reading
Tagged canada, culture, indigenous, intercultural, practice, retreat, rockies, syncretism
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Spiritual Conversations
A week ago I was walking down Whyte Ave. in Edmonton enjoying the sharp autumn air and the artist environment that is to be found in that area. I try to visit Whyte as often as possible to fill myself … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Missional, Reading, Story
Tagged Bible, conversation, edmonton, evangelism, faith, gita, hare krishna, hope, jean vanier, love
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Fear of Public Blogging
When I started in the position of associate pastor last January I had expected that one outcome of the job would be an increased frequency of posts. A quick glance at the archives will show you that this hasn’t been … Continue reading
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Aaron Stumpel’s Birds
In the thunder of elephants crashing through the plains it takes a moment for the dust to settle and to begin to hear the birds again. In this album you can still hear the elephants in the distance, but now, … Continue reading
Preaching in the Inventive Age
I’m still in single digits (9) when counting the number of sermons I’ve prepared and delivered. I think so far I have progressed from terrified and incoherent to scared and occasionally helpful. Not a bad progression. Yet I remain unconvinced … Continue reading
A New Kind of Covenant #markstudy
All who want to save their lives will lose them. But all who lose their lives because of me and because of the good news will save them. – Mark 8:35 No mention of special places, people, temples or creeds. … Continue reading
