This is a small scripture story, but a story with a lot of heart. It takes place in a synagogue in Galilee. We don’t know
God of life, thank you for empty tombs and Jesus Christ, risen and alive. Thank you that death does not have the final word, ever.
God of the afflicted: On this anniversary of [the Montreal massacre where a man who declared feminists his enemy opened fire in a school, killing
Walking through the crowd with your backpackssurrounded by happy people on race day,you weave your way purposefullydown the streetaround the corner,you know where you are
God, we are broken.Broken by violence,broken by grief,broken by confusion.Our hearts are with people in _________devastated by a terrible crime.We are lamenting with those who
Hear, Lord, the prayer of hostages! Prayers spoken through teeth clenched in fear, prayers courageously floating on a tide of despair, prayers that are a
I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta.
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