Religion, Spirituality, Faith

Note: This piece is an extension of the material in ‘Repenting of Religion.’ You may want to start there. (see Bookshelf). Repenting of Religion by Greg Boyd Boyd tees up against the deficiencies of organized religion. As a successful pastor, he is obviously trying to build the Church and local community of faith in positive ways….

I have a friend. Actually, two of them. They have both ‘been there’ for me. Even through the years when I didn’t deserve to have a friend. I was too busy. Too much into my own agenda of life. Too self-contained, not even aware of how barren I was. They are very different but equally…

Today was so special. I had one of my regular coffee hours with a close friend at our favourite A and W. We are both glad they still receive old coupons for some time after expiry. I made another stop on 8th Street then pulled into Sobey’s to pick up a few things. Not realizing…

This morning I took a risk. I surprised myself. And I’m glad I did. For this narrative I must give you a bit of backstory. All my life I have not shared any food. No arms entwined with my loved one to feed a forkful of meat or vegetables from each other’s plate. No taste…

March 31, 2024. Easter Sunday. The foundational creative event that launched the Christian Church. Seems like an appropriate moment to start something new in my own life. Writing. Pinning down some of the multi-directional thoughts that my mind spills out on any given day. Not just my mind. My emotions. And my spirit. Something inside…