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Confessions of a Superhero

October 11, 2017

Let me tell you a secret.   I used to be a superhero. I even had super powers and a shiny cape (figuratively speaking).  … Let me tell you a secret.   I used to be a superhero. I even had super powers and a shiny cape (figuratively speaking).   Super mom Super employee Super daughter Super wife Super friend…

More Beautiful for being Broken

October 4, 2017

Kintsukuroi Lamp   More beautiful for being broken   Let me embrace this fragmentation; let me join You in searching for the shards  and watch,… Kintsukuroi Lamp   More beautiful for being broken   Let me embrace this fragmentation; let me join You in searching for the shards  and watch, holding my breath, as you fill the cracks with gold…

Journeying Together

September 27, 2017

Last Sunday, Pastor Greg taught on the importance of journeying together, part of Calvary’s Mission: We will pursue and respond to Jesus as we journey… Last Sunday, Pastor Greg taught on the importance of journeying together, part of Calvary’s Mission: We will pursue and respond to Jesus as we journey together. He asked me to share about my own experience…

The Race Is The Reward

September 20, 2017

Last Sunday, Matt Walker spoke about what it looks like to pursue Jesus and His kingdom on earth, and how we can respond to His… Last Sunday, Matt Walker spoke about what it looks like to pursue Jesus and His kingdom on earth, and how we can respond to His call to love others the way He modelled for us.…

Under the hood: Part 1

September 13, 2017

Last Sunday, Malcolm Scott outlined Calvary’s vision statement as well as the five pursuits that drive our church community: At Calvary, we want more of… Last Sunday, Malcolm Scott outlined Calvary’s vision statement as well as the five pursuits that drive our church community: At Calvary, we want more of Jesus by Pursuing God passionately Building authentic and caring community…

Psalm 1

September 6, 2017

A Response to Psalm 1     Blessed is the child: Birthed and nourished in love, Rooted in unconditional acceptance, Bathed in affirming words.  … A Response to Psalm 1     Blessed is the child: Birthed and nourished in love, Rooted in unconditional acceptance, Bathed in affirming words.   Blessed is the youth: Confident in being themselves, Supported, trusted…

Restless

August 30, 2017

Reflection on Psalm 30 took me to a place of asking some really deep questions, but also seeing how Jesus meets us in the place… Reflection on Psalm 30 took me to a place of asking some really deep questions, but also seeing how Jesus meets us in the place of our deepest experiences, emotions, and longings. Jesus entered the…

Envy

August 23, 2017

A reflective response to Psalm 73   Envy   In the courtroom of my heart Envy is called forward as a witness.   “Do you… A reflective response to Psalm 73   Envy   In the courtroom of my heart Envy is called forward as a witness.   “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing…

Faith

August 16, 2017

Faith. The substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen.   Faith views the world through Jesus coloured glasses. Glasses that show… Faith. The substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen.   Faith views the world through Jesus coloured glasses. Glasses that show   Where the wicked fade like the grass and perish.…

In Response to Psalm 91

August 9, 2017

As a winter wren, who is of the air, pinioned in spruce root in the Very Shadow of Very Shadows.   The folded blanket earth… As a winter wren, who is of the air, pinioned in spruce root in the Very Shadow of Very Shadows.   The folded blanket earth is finished and cornered and empty.   The tobacco men…

The Early Tweet Gets the Retweet

August 2, 2017

I have 832 followers on Twitter. Each of them cling to my every word. I inspire them to be their better selves. I make them… I have 832 followers on Twitter. Each of them cling to my every word. I inspire them to be their better selves. I make them laugh when they’re feeling down. I provide the exact context…

A Response to Psalm 53

July 26, 2017

It has been really amazing to be involved in the development of the blog project here at Calvary. I want to thank everyone who has… It has been really amazing to be involved in the development of the blog project here at Calvary. I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the blog already, and I want to let…