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On Fairy Stories: Cinderella & us
The old stories and myths, are at times misguided, but nevertheless they steer us toward the true harbor. They are echoes; anticipations of the full truth. ~J.R.R Tolkien, “On Fairy Stories” We went and saw Kenneth Branagh’s Cinderella the other day. I admit I cried a few times. Not just because of the story though, but…
Read MoreViolence & Carrying on
This week I met with Ed Wilson – the Executive Director of International Justice Mission, Canada. The mission of IJM is to rescue victims of violence and protect the poor by strengthening their justice systems. They do this in 18 countries around the world. Ed was in town because the founder of IJM, Gary A.…
Read More“Death”: the story of Shiloh Johnston
A few weeks ago I learned of a tragedy that happened to a young college girl who attended Village Church, and her sister, that I could barely believe. Shiloh Johnston started coming to Village last year (2014) and soon after joined a Community Group. She loved Jesus and others with a deep passion. On February…
Read Moreblogging & encouragement
We’ve entered a great season as a church. The staff are amazing and the church is leading and serving more than ever, all of which gives me a chance to do my role better (teaching and preaching, vision, developing leaders and staff, etc.,) part of which is getting to study and write more. This will…
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