What if, rather than a physical feature, people referred to us by a character feature. How would our neighbours designate us? "Oh, that's the kind lady... the mean lady... the patient man... the angry man... the happy person... the generous person... the yeller... the aggressive person... the encourager..."
Read MoreNormally, Canada Day is a time of celebration and rejoicing for the founding of this nation. But we must also face the fact that Canada Day is a source of pain for the Indigenous culture, and perhaps this year more than ever.
Read MoreSometimes an event (or series of events) fractures something within us. It could be a traumatic experience as a child, or a harsh word to us as an adult. The actual event varies, but the breaking within us is real. You're allowed to feel broken.
Read MoreWhen inconvenience strikes, what's your first response? If we take a look at the prayers of the Psalmist, we are encouraged not to ignore our complaint, but to turn our complaint into a prayer. After all, Psalm 64:1 says, "Listen to me when I complain, God!"
Read MoreWe often acknowledge "those like us," whether fellow followers of Jesus, motorcycle riders, runners, or anyone akin to us in some way. But John Donne had it right. We are part of a larger fellowship. It's called "humanity."
Read MoreWhen we decide to follow Jesus, God doesn't ask us to stop being strong or courageous or fierce. Just the opposite, in fact. Rather, he teaches and trains us to put these powerful things under his guidance, and sometimes he leads us to be strong in ways we don't expect or enjoy.
Read MoreWhat would it look like for you to be a listener, or to offer yourself through beautiful vulnerability? Your neighbourhood would be enriched, because you are amazing and worth being known. You also would be enriched, because everyone you encounter is worth being heard.
Read MoreGod's compassion and hospitality included not only the Jews, but also the Gentiles. So, if we also want to reflect God's hospitality, it means including people in our life and community and homes that are unlike us.
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