Category Archives: Missional

Is your gospel in competition with compassion?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

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 →

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On Syncretism

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

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 →

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Spiritual Conversations

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

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 →

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A New Kind of Covenant #markstudy

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

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 →

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The End of Evangelicalism?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

A couple weeks ago I was in Calgary to listen to David Fitch deliver a couple of lectures based on his new book, The End of Evangelicalism? David utilizes Slavoj Zizek to demonstrate how the beliefs that usually are used … Continue reading →

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Embodying What We Believe

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

Today I heard something from Peter Rollins about the need for Christians to embrace a material existence. I’ll come back to Peter specifically in a later post, but what he said ties into a quote that I would like to … Continue reading →

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