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These Are My Thoughts on FIRE
No, my actual thoughts aren’t on fire. Instead, here are my thoughts on the FIRE (Financial Independence Retiring Early) movement that’s picking up steam and making headlines.
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March 19, 2019
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My Lenten Focus
As I prepare myself spiritually this Lenten season to focus more intently on Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection, Carolyn’s words echo the thoughts of my heart.
March 14, 2019
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Prayer: Here's Why
Why bother praying at all? For the reward!
March 13, 2019
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Gathering 2019 Preparation
Please pray that the Spirit will open the eyes and mold the hearts of the gatherers to discern His will as well as the leadership of the CRC in Canada to be able to design ways of implementing what the Spirit is saying to the churches.
March 6, 2019
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GOOOOOOOAAAL!
Setting and accomplishing goals, especially in the context of ministry, can be challenging! If you add accountability and an incentive you are much more likely to accomplish your goal.
March 6, 2019
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Updates from Safe Church Classis Coordinators (Zeeland, MI) - Me Involved in Safe Church Ministry?
Lloyd Hemstreet shares his unlikely journey of becoming the safe church coordinator of Classis Zeeland after becoming pastor of Coopersville CRC.
March 5, 2019
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A Legacy for the Kingdom or for Canines?
For better or for worse, what’s done now will tell your story later. Will your legacy reflect your Kingdom calling. . . or will it be fit for the dogs?
March 1, 2019
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4 Indigenous-Led Justice Workshops at Inspire 2019
You're invited! Gather with Christians from across the continent at Inspire 2019 in Windsor, ON. Learn more at crcna.org/Inspire 2019 and check out these Indigenous-led workshops.
March 1, 2019
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Prayer: What If We're Doing It Wrong?
What if prayer isn't about getting God to the things that you think God should be doing? What if its about more, and we've been missing that?
February 28, 2019
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Prayer: Why Bother
If God knows everything we need before we even ask, then why bother praying in the first place?
February 26, 2019
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Family and Friends for Life!
Our world may not end pre-natal testing, but as people of faith, we can support and be supported by people like Zachary and Christine. God’s world, we, will be richer for it.
February 24, 2019
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Operation Manna Program Gets an Extreme Makeover
The Operation Manna Program of Diaconal Ministries Canada has been helping churches establish vital community ministries across the country for over 35 years. Read our official Press Release regarding big changes coming to the program!
February 24, 2019
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Is it Making a Difference? Gateway Church's Extreme Weather Shelter, Part 3
The Extreme Weather Shelter operated by Gateway Church in Abbotsford, B.C., has offered over 160 individuals a dry place to rest this winter. So, is it making a difference? This is part 3 of this series!
February 24, 2019
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Coaching Corner: When Was Your Team’s Last Sabbath Prayer Retreat?
During the past four weeks I’ve led four Sabbath prayer retreats: two for church councils on different ends of the continent, one for a CRC Classis, and one for the staff of a Christian High School.
February 20, 2019
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Losing Religion
As Mills details his own journey from disorientation back to hope, we see what this does to the pastor’s soul, spirit, mind. The hurts are real and they cut deep.
February 20, 2019
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Safe Church at Inspire 2019!
Safe Church is pleased to announce that Inspire 2019 includes four workshops looking at practices to make churches safer and free from abuse for all.
February 19, 2019
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Eschatology and the “need for speed” in missions
The approach that a missionary or evangelist employs can be greatly influenced by their home culture. Imagine two missionaries: the first from a culture that values respect at all costs, and the second that values success at all costs. How might this show up in their approach? What if the elements of speed and novelty are added to the mix? These questions are not just rhetorical, but occur in real life. This article will examine how Matthew 24:14 has been used to justify the need for speed in missions.
February 19, 2019
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A Fresh Old Understanding of Evangelism and Witnessing
This is a slide presentation I prepared and have used primarily as an introduction to how we have understood and practiced evangelism compared and contrasted to a more Biblical perspective.
February 19, 2019
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Can These Bones Live?
“Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” You know these words because you've felt them. Overwhelmed and without recourse, you've remained open to the possibilities of what only God can do.
February 13, 2019
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On Pinning Blame and Human Nature
People try to pin the blame for egregious deeds onto people with mental illnesses or anyone with whom they can’t relate as humans, because this blaming distances them psychologically and emotionally from evil.
February 5, 2019
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Character Building Through Interfaith Ministry
More and more, people of other faith traditions are settling in Canada and the United States and becoming our neighbours. As we navigate a changing world and society, we are seeking to integrate witness and dialogue—but how do we best approach interfaith dialogue?
February 4, 2019
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My Wealth and My Neighbor
When it comes to generous giving, it's not "either-or" but "both-and." It's not just "my family" but "my family" and "my neighbor."
February 4, 2019
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Sharing Faith Formation Ideas That Work
One of the things I love most about working with Faith Formation Ministries is the fact that cross-pollination and connectivity is built into its DNA. Here are some recent ideas shared by congregations around North America!
February 1, 2019
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Should the CRCNA Lobby in Favor of Federal Carbon Tax Legislation?
If passed, what would the effect of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act be? How would we know? What should we know to responsibly lobby for or against it?
January 31, 2019
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Becoming the Guest
Shifting from host to guest is a posture God can use towards engaging in spiritual conversations.