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Loneliness: The Enduring Pandemic
Renovaré Canada is offering a course on loneliness in February and March 2021. Find the details here!
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January 18, 2021
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Homosexuality and Our Missional Calling
To affirm homosexuality is to abandon our calling to embody God’s creational purpose for the sake of the world and to call all people into the true humanity that will one day fill the earth.
January 16, 2021
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The Face of Jesus
Everyone will see his brilliant shining face.
January 5, 2021
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When Is 2020 Really Over? Share Your Hopes for 2021
I’m curious, what hopeful moments are you looking forward to in 2021? Share in the comments below.
December 31, 2020
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Marriage as God Designed It
Marriage as God designed it has always been under attack because of sin. That is still true today. But in his grace and mercy, God is still at work.
December 28, 2020
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Discern the Times
Now is the time for us to wake up from our spiritual sleep, expecting the Lord to come again.
December 17, 2020
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Advent Gloom
Advent is like being stuck behind a garbage truck when you’re running late.
December 16, 2020
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Trouble Turned To Joy
There Joseph sat with his face in his hands. What did the law say? Disown her. Void the engagement. But then came a message from God!
December 16, 2020
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Enjoying the Silence in This Season
I can’t remember a December that felt so empty. But rather than dwelling on the isolation I am choosing to rest in the peace and quiet.
December 16, 2020
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This Is Glory? Not in Our Imagination
Isaiah tells us that in Jesus the glory of God will be revealed. But something seems wrong with the glory God reveals.
November 29, 2020
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Reading Outside My Box
I like to think I read a wide variety of books. But is this true? My thinking was tested this past summer when my friend Heather invited me to participate in a reading challenge.
October 27, 2020
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COVID Reopening Resources?
Willowdale CRC in Toronto will be reopening at some point and I wonder if anyone has resources that we can take advantage of (i.e. attendance registration templates, etc.).
October 26, 2020
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Broken Beauty
Recently I read about the Japanese artform of Kintsugi (golden joinery), or Kintsukuroi (golden repair). Typically, the broken vessel becomes even more beautiful. . .
October 22, 2020
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25 Years After ‘Flood’ - What Do You Recall?
Just for some fun reminiscing, share your thoughts on music you remember from 25 years ago when the Jars of Clay debuted and Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) was a frequently used term.
October 13, 2020
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What Books Are You Reading This Fall?
Network community! I'd love to know: What books have you been reading recently? What books are you hoping to read?
October 8, 2020
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Figuring Out God in the 21st Century: Deep Roots or New Path?
How do we see God in light of the crises that surround us? Do you look back to find him or look somewhere else?
September 28, 2020
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Where Have You Seen God's Faithfulness This Year?
This year has been, and continues to be, challenging. But one thing that keeps coming to my mind is God’s faithfulness. Where have you seen God’s faithfulness this year?
September 28, 2020
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What's in a Name?
Every baby needs a name! So did the Virgin Mary's baby. Now his name is above every name.
August 21, 2020
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Reflections on Our Current Circumstances - Trauma, Justice, Conciliation, and Community
When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?
August 18, 2020
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How Are Churches Encouraging “Participation” of the Body at This Time?
How is your church finding ways to encourage active participation in the life of the church at this time?
August 12, 2020
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When the Easy Questions Aren’t Easy Anymore
Remember when a hug wasn't a moral dilemma?
August 5, 2020
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JWWM: Jesus Would Wear a Mask
Then the devil led Jesus to the entrance of the Jerusalem Farmers Market. Jesus observed that most people were wearing face coverings to protect from a severe virus that had made many in the Holy City sick. . .
August 5, 2020
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Share Something Encouraging and Be Entered in Our Giveaway
Post a comment with something that has encouraged you lately (i.e. a book, Bible verse, podcast, etc.) and be entered to win a $10 Starbucks gift card.
July 30, 2020
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Celebrating a Pastor Who Is Leaving?
We are looking for ideas to celebrate our pastor and his wife in responsible, physically distant, and meaningful ways at the end of August. Any ideas?
July 27, 2020
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Jesus, John Wayne and a View from the Balcony
Kristin Kobes Du Mez's book Jesus and John Wayne helps evangelicals to see their family story.