Category Archives: Reading

Advent and Christmas

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

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 →

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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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Preaching in the Inventive Age

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

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 →

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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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Chapter and Verse Weirdness

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Ok, explain this to me… Matthew 16 28 “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” Matthew 17 1 After six days Jesus took … 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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