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The Holism of Healing: Integrating Disability and Faith into Accounts of Healing

Posted: June 30, 2023

In the summer of 2015, as I was walking out of the subway station at Bloor and Dufferin in Toronto, and about to get groceries for dinner, I heard a soft voice behind me.

Justice Prayers - June 28, 2023

Posted: June 28, 2023

One morning I was reading the story of Jesus' feeding of the five thousand. The disciples could find only five loaves of bread and two fishes. 'Let me have them,' said Jesus. He asked for all.

The Joys of Imperfection

Posted: June 26, 2023

47 years ago I had the privilege of teaching typing (do you remember what that is?) to a class of grade nine students in Toronto. To my great dismay, Sandra, one of the brightest students in the class, failed the course.

Was Mary a Deacon?

Posted: June 23, 2023

Lately I’ve been wondering if Mary, mother of Jesus, would have been installed as a deacon if there was a CRC church at that time?

Justice Prayers - June 21, 2023

Posted: June 21, 2023

God made sky and soil, sea and all the fish in it. He always does what he says— he defends the wronged, he feeds the hungry. God frees prisoners— he gives sight to the blind, he lifts up the fallen.

When I was 11 years old…

Posted: June 19, 2023

I prayed & I prayed

Oh what I would trade

For blonde hair & blue eyes.

My innocent self thought maybe just maybe I wouldn’t have to carry this burden inside

Every Day is a Day for Justice

Posted: June 16, 2023

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Justice Prayers - June 14, 2023

Posted: June 14, 2023

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. - Psalm 19:1-2