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Why I’m Thankful The Church Is Like An Ant Colony
As the weather cools down and the to-do list piles up, I find myself frustrated despite having much to be thankful for. September has come and gone, and my energy has left with it. The news delivers yet another soul-crushing update, and I feel the shrink of the Canadian Church. As a result, I believe we need to look toward the book of Acts, where the Church as we know it began. And as my church has been swimming in the Old Testament for a while in our Bible study, we have been turning here for a fresh wind. Many know the book of Acts as a time when the…
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My Second and Third Years of the Ph.D.: Running Out of Steam
A few years have passed since my last Ph.D. update, so I figure it’s time for one. Since then, I’ve jumped through a few more hoops of the program, and navigated extra demands outside of it. But what I’ve learned really comes down to this: almost nothing goes according to plan. And as time goes on, it becomes increasingly harder to separate the Ph.D. from the rest of my life. Let me explain. I’ll start where I left off. As expected, I finished my courses by Christmas of 2024. (Insert applause here.) But then—my supervisors recommended that I take another course for credit. This kind of uprooted my plans to…
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Misunderstood Bible Character: Achan the Provider
I've been leading my church's Bible Study in the book of Joshua lately. And unless you've also been reading it, you might miss a guy named Achan in the middle of Joshua 7—a man who tried to provide for himself.
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Resources for Reading the Bible in Context (a CBS Giveaway)
Lent invites us to slow our reading of Scripture — to listen more attentively, to notice context, and to hear God’s Word with fresh humility. In this post, I’m sharing several trusted resources that can support deeper engagement with the Bible in context, along with a giveaway offered in partnership with the Canadian Bible Society.
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Misunderstood Bible Character: Esau the Hunter
Recently, my family was in need of a good laugh. So—as many do—we went looking for a fun movie on Amazon Prime. We selected a movie starring a major Hollywood comedian, and pressed play, eager for some good entertainment.
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Advent: A Season Of Preparation at Christmas
What does it mean to participate in Advent?
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The Canadian Bible Society and You
I didn't know much about the Canadian Bible Society, but now I do, and now the way I see Scripture engagement in Canada has changed.
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Rest In A World That Never Sleeps
In the midst of this busy season, here is a message on rest in general, not just Sabbath.
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Christmas Mourning: Some Notes on Grief In This Holiday Season
What happens when you don’t feel like celebrating Christmas because you’re dealing with grief?
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What My First Year of My Ph.D. Taught Me
School is just around the corner. Maybe you're a student wanting to do a Ph.D., or maybe you want to know what a Ph.D. student does. Either way, this is the right place to be.
Rooted in Truth. Living in Joy.
