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Why I still believe in the church

I’ve been thinking a lot about Rachel’s questions to non-church-goers. I want to express solidarity with them, to acknowledge in many ways that the church does suck. I want to say

Last May Long Weekend

It’s Victoria Day weekend here in Canada. Brings back memories of the Friday of  last year’s May long weekend: On Friday, our basement flooded because of construction on the sewer line.

Holly Jones

From Canada.com: TORONTO — A Toronto neighbourhood already reeling the slaying and dismemberment of a 10-year-old girl got another jolt when police said it is home to as many as 200 “potential sex

Problem makers

This is why I like Bill Easum so much: Never see your role to be that of a problem solver. Your role is a problem maker. Transition always causes problems, so stir the

Listening to a non-church-goer

Some good thoughts here. Erwin McManus says that most churches have lost the essence of what it means to be a church. I agree. I’m cautiously optimistic about more loosely formed groups