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My journey, like many Christians my age, began with regular church attendance and baptism as a young adult. And I don’t consider it rare to have experienced a time frustration in my early 20s and dissatisfaction in my late 20s….Read More→
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ST. THOMAS, ON—The life of a traveling musician isn’t what it used to be—just ask Deni Gauthier. The once well-travelled artist from St. Thomas, Ontario now spends less time on the road and more time with his growing family. But…Read More→
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At a denominational meeting a few years ago, a presentation was made in which the word reconciliation was used. Afterwards, a man who was visibly agitated stood up with a question. “I hear you using the word reconciliation,” he said,…Read More→
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I have come to believe that as followers of Jesus we shape our lives according to who we perceive Him to be. If you grew up in the church there are numerous Bible stories and sermons you were exposed to:…Read More→
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A few years ago I had a condition called “plantar fasciitis.” This injury results in sharp pain in the inner heel due to tearing of some connective tissue. I had it on both feet at the same time. Rather than…Read More→
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The Internet permits everyone of have his or her say. We call this “progress” and extol the virtues of this great leveler. Fair enough, everyone has his say, but that doesn’t mean everything said is worth listening to. Take naysaying,…Read More→
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If you’ve never had an opportunity to peek behind the curtain of pastoral ministry, you probably don’t realize that it can be a bit of a brawl sometimes. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart. And pastors who stay…Read More→
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A few years ago I wouldn’t have known where to buy cocaine. Now, access is just a phone call away. No, I haven’t made the call and I don’t expect I ever will, but it’s there, it’s available and it…Read More→
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A few weeks ago I made my way from my home in Southwestern Ontario to an airport in Detroit, Michigan. I would say that this was a relatively uncomplicated journey – it certainly seemed that way – but to tell…Read More→
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In the congregation that I pastor on Saturday nights, we’ve gotten into the habit of having someone tell their “faith story” each week. This is not a formal “testimony” as such, where you tell your life story in great detail,…Read More→