There’s a tension that is present in many people of faith - that the hope of God’s work in the world and the reality of life experiences don’t always line up. It’s in these moments that I long for the church to embody Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s vision of the Christmas bell.
Read MoreAlthough people warned me, I never would have guessed that this is where the pandemic would take us. For many people who tried to keep love central, our responses to the pandemic looked different from season to season. So what does love look like now?
Read MoreThrough Jesus’ words, we hear God speaking to us. On the cross, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” What do those words mean for us when we don’t know what we are doing?
Read MoreIs wearing a mask an infringement of our freedoms? How should we respond to all the rules and regulations that are in place because of COVID-19? Surprisingly, Paul addresses how to deal with our freedoms in 1 Corinthians 8.
Read MoreWith so much unknown change happening in our world, love is needed more than ever. Show your love and support for our essential support workers by joining the #whiteoutMB
Read MoreIf there’s one word that we could use to describe our Canadian and international political climate, I think it would be “polarizing.” But how can we love like Jesus in an age where we are expected to pick sides and fight?
Read MoreA good loophole can come in handy when we’re stuck in a tight spot - usually the spot of not wanting to do what we think we should. But are there loopholes in the love of God?
Read MoreI was in Germany, working at a Bible School when I started feeling angry at God. I wondered why I felt empty and down all the time. I was giving up six months of my life to learn more about God but I felt terrible. Where was my reward for doing this work? I didn’t know what else to do. So I decided to take a walk.
Read MoreHow do we, as humans, justify some of the acts of violence in our world? How are we sometimes okay with it when other times we are not? Well, a lesson I learned from a recent Planet of the Apes movie gave me some insight into these questions.
Read MoreI can’t remember how many times in recent years I have read or heard people say that they love Jesus but hate the church. And although I have many frustrations and disappointments with how the church manifests itself, with Jesus, there is no choice. If we love and follow Him, we are a part of the church.
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