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HUB article: “Canada’s Harm Reduction Regime is Collapsing . . .”
A helpful piece. From the article: “Canada’s problem hasn’t been that harm reduction exists, but rather that, over the past two decades, activists and ideologically motivated researchers have championed particularly radical forms of it. These approaches have been poorly designed, ineptly implemented, and … Continue reading
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Tagged decriminalization, drugs, harm reduction, opioid crisis, public safety, recovery, the hub, treatment
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Published: Dr. Hillary’s Cass’s report to the UK NHS on Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People
From the website’s description of the review: “The Review was commissioned by NHS England to make recommendations on how to improve NHS gender identity services, and ensure that children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing … Continue reading
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Tagged Cass Review, children, gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity services, Hillary Cass, identity, puberty blockers, sex hormones, trans, youth
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“In the Beginning . . .”
Genesis 1-3, the Trinity, and Community! A podcast episode on which I was a panelist recently. Link: https://www.theodidaktos.ca/the-armchair-anabaptist/in-the-beginning
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Tagged bonhoeffer, church, community, ecclesiology, Genesis, theology, trinity
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Being Human: A Journey of Being & Becoming
“What if being human means being a cosmic émigré – vulnerable, exposed, unsettled, desperate, looking for a home I’ve never been to before?” And then, “What if that someone [the triune God] not only knows where the end of the … Continue reading
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Tagged augustine, being human, home, James K. A. Smith, restless, theological anthropology, theology
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Our Mission to Colombia: Post #3: My First Church Service
So much can happen in two days! In the picture above, some team members and I are standing inside the home of a woman (beside me in the photo) who encountered God in a powerful way the day before. Her … Continue reading
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Tagged bible study, Christianity, Colombia, evangelism, faith, gospel, healing, ministry, miracles, mission, prayer, slums, theodicy
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Thomas à Kempis: Prayer of the Disciple
A friend recently posted part of a prayer, written by Thomas à Kempis, from chapter 42 of his classic book The Imitation of Christ. It resonates with me, so I thought I’d share it here. I’ll likely post the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged affections, consolation, hope, loves, prayer, redemption, Thomas à Kempis
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New Mini-Course: Why Church? (Starts Wed. March 6)
I will be offering a new online mini-course, beginning on Wednesday March 6 (7:30 – 8:45 p.m.) and running for 6 weeks. The course title is “Why Church?” We will be exploring how the nature of the church, as depicted in Scripture, should inform and inspire how we do church together. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, biblical ecclesiology, Canada, Christianity, church, church-planting, community, ecclesiology, Jesus, life together, mini-course, mission, missional
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NYT Piece: “As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do.”
A very good article in the NYT, summarizing findings that I’ve studied and confirmed in more depth elsewhere. We need to reject the culture wars and enter into good-faith conversations and relationships, seeking both compassion (rather than reactionary judgment) and … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, culture wars, gender, gender dysphoria, rapid onset gender dysphoria, sex, trans, wisdom
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Our Mission to Colombia: Post #2: Our First Day of Ministry
On Saturday, January 13, most of our team travelled (in one large van/bus + three cars) to visit a church and participate together in our first day of ministry. We would be training and equipping the church and then going … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 circles, Bibel study, Christianity, church, evangelism, gospel, healing, ministry, mission, outreach, theology
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Our Mission to Colombia: Post #1: The Beginning of the Trip
Beginning the Trip: January 11, 2024 After a long journey (about 22 hours, due to layovers), we arrived at our hotel near Planeta Rica Colombia around 10:45 pm or so, having left our home at 2:30 am. The room was … Continue reading
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Tagged bible study, Colombia, evangelism, healing, mission, Planeta Rica
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