How Stories Shape Us
Stories have the power to shape our worldview - how we believe the world functions and what our place in it is. But the big question remains - how do we judge the stories we tell? How do we know what stories are true?
Read MoreIf Only My Opa Met Bonhoeffer
My Opa and Dietrich Bonhoeffer were both German. My Opa was a soldier in Hitler’s army. Bonhoeffer did all he could to oppose the Nazi state. How is this possible? One reason is that Bonhoeffer believed a very different narrative about Germany, Hitler, and those who were different from him.
Read MoreLessons from a Nazi
The fact that my Opa was a Nazi is something that I’ve tried to hide for a long time. However, his story has taught me something powerful about racism - that is that stories matter! If we want to know why some people do horrible things to others because of their race, we need to pay attention to the stories they are telling.
Read MoreAn Ode to the Bode
In 2008, I went to Germany to attend Bible School at Bodenseehof. Were it not for COVID-19, the halls of the Bode would be full once again. I am sad that the school year has been postponed, but it’s also got me thinking about my time there.
Read MoreWhen You Realize You're Not Needed
It’s easy for us to come to a place in ministry where we think we're the only ones left doing God’s work. In those moments, reminders of who God is and what He's doing are important. It’s essential for us to realize that God’s plan is much larger than what we see, and that it’s not only our responsibility.
Read More10 Days with My Opa
I'm preparing to leave Germany ofter spending 10 days taking care of my Opa. He has dementia. But even though that has changed things, I learned something vitally important about him (and from him) this past week.
Read MoreToday I Remember My Opa - A WWII Veteran
Today, millions of Canadians will pause and remember. Today, I remember my Opa. But it's a little more complicated than that.
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