Home on Native Land is a free 10-part course that welcomes participants into an engaging and laughter-filled conversation about Indigenous justice in Canada.“We recognized that there was a real hunger in the national psyche to do something in order to reconcile and be involved in Indigenous issues,”
The Blanket Exercise is a powerful tool for strengthening Indigenous-Settler relationshipsWritten by Adam KlineThere is an apathy in our hearts, oftentimes, an indifference to those with another path or perspective. We don’t necessarily wish our neighbour ill, but we don’t care enough to stand along
Survey shows young Christians want to see churches get more involved in creation careWritten by Abby CionaToday’s young adults have grown up with environmental concerns at the forefront. We are more globalized and connected than ever before, making us in tune with the ripple effects of world events,
Letting go of expectations amid complex griefWritten by Cindy PalinThis article contains descriptions of suicidal thoughts. Reader discretion is advised.During a training session for hospice volunteers, the presenter wisely told the group that not everyone attending would decide to follow through. “
Sorrow is an expression of appreciation for God’s good, but temporary giftsWritten by Axel Schoeber“When did Marcus die in that accident?” Sheila asked.“Four months ago,” I replied. We were speaking of a congregation member, who I’ll call Maggie, who had recently become a single mother after the dea
Written by Joshua BelterWhile it is impossible to fathom what heaven on Earth will be like, many of our perceptions regarding heaven lack imagination. The typical image we envision tends to be a large crowd of people all uniformly dressed, standing in some ephemeral white space (usually resembling c
Words by Tara Joi C. S.“People don’t like us,” my husband concluded.While I knew this not to be true, I could not give him answers as to why our lives had been difficult. I turned to the window, and let the tears flow.It felt as though we were living in a desert.Desiring some thoughtful time before
Written by Brenna CovelensWhen God gave me the phrase “purification is a process,” I immediately wrote it down. Above that phrase, I drew a tulip; toxins burst forth from the middle of the flower, shooting and clawing for the sky. I added fresh water droplets falling downward, cleansing the tulip fr
Edmonton community initiatives are bridging gapsWritten by Jesse KaneMoving into a city has been the most isolating, alienating experience of my life. I grew up in the countryside where people lived far away, but when you did see them there was always hot coffee and warm conversation. Since moving t
What daycare can teach us about creating harmonyWritten by Leah ReimerThroughout university, I worked in a daycare. It was an extraordinarily challenging, entertaining, and rewarding job. During my first few months, I felt like I was constantly putting out fires, running around separating kids, tell
Christian gaming communities can bring isolated people togetherWritten by Elizabeth DuarteAfter college graduation, I was preparing for a six-month missionary trip to Europe when the floor fell out from under me. Over the next years, I discovered the names and faces of the enemies harming my body—Ly
Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend I used to mentor. Our discussion veered toward leadership. One of the issues concerning him was failure. As I reflected back after our conversation, my head was flooded with my many leadership failures. As just one example, there have been many peo
God’s presence amid interwoven joy and sorrowWords by Zammie KingGrief is an honest meeting. It is to break and become undone—to sit in the fragility of our humanity and let God hold us together. As believers, we know that death is not the end, yet the gore of pain still presses on our hearts and cr
Written by Morenike AjidagbaAs a self-professed introvert, I like the idea of community without the commitment of actually plugging into one when I need it. But then I started struggling in school, especially with the research portion of my degree program. I hoped to complete the degree without much
What planting and cultivating a piece of earth can teach us about lifeWritten by Elizabeth DuarteEach February, my mom fills boxes with earth and put them in a warm area of the house. The dirt is dark and empty—not unlike the canvas God looked at before creation. Then, she starts to plant. Hundreds
When finding out how the movie ends isn’t worth itWritten by Jaclyn WhittThe most memorable movies are the ones where we experience a week’s worth of emotions in just two hours. We laugh, cry, ache, cringe, fear, hope, and hold our breath over characters we were introduced to just minutes earlier. H
Written by Luke CrawfordThe winter of 2023 marks ten years since the suicide of my friend Greg. Like a blow to the chest, his death left me with a gaping emotional and spiritual wound. As I grieved his passing, the silence of the divine was deafening, and my response quickly followed suit. Personal
Written by Jesse KaneThat shame you feel from being blacklisted by a whole women’s dorm at college—it’s haunting you. It’s nakedness without a fig leaf. It’s humiliation on a high place. Granted, asking several of your ex’s friends out directly after your breakup wasn’t the best choice. But belabour
The unexpected ways prayer can foster unity and connectionWritten by Ilana ReimerThe Calgary church sanctuary was dimly lit, blue lights creating a soft glow on the stage. I could hear a woman in the row behind me crying quietly. I hesitated. Possibly the last thing she wanted was to be approached b
Cultivating hope and action in the muddy and mundaneWritten by Laura Naftel I work and live at an A Rocha creation care centre in the Pacific Northwest. Nestled next to a threatened forest of towering Douglas fir trees that are being encroached by cookie-cutter suburban sprawl, A Rocha is working to
Entrusting our dreams to God one day at a timeWritten by Riley TridhardtIn the book of Ruth, when Naomi was left a widow and without sons in Moab, she resolved to return to her hometown in Judah. She insisted that her daughters-in-law should return to their Moabite families where things would be eas
Prioritizing friends is worthwhile workWritten by Bethany BrownAll my life, I’ve wanted a friend like the one Proverbs 18:24 describes: one “who sticks closer than a brother.” However, such a friendship does not simply pop into existence. Just as we must work continually on our relationship with God
How stewarding the small moments can open our eyes to othersWritten by Taeryn NovakHow many of us, when waiting in line, can’t help but glance at our phones to see what we’re missing? But maybe what we’re actually missing is all that is here in the present moment. There was a time when I found mysel
An Aboriginal Christian perspective on illuminating sin and creating new unityWritten by Diego Bascur To be Aboriginal, to be Christian. These identities conflict with each other; brokenness defines their relationship. A break that should have never occurred, a manipulation of faith that scars one p