For all you faith-seekers who want to think deeply about theology and faith
The Gospel According to a Physiotherapist
What does physiotherapy have to do with theology and the Bible? How is the gospel of Jesus Christ relevant to the areas of calling and work that aren’t ‘formal’ ministries? From the perspective of a physiotherapist-pastor.
Are the Gospels a Myth?
How do we know that the Gospels are true? Did Jesus really walk on the earth? Does it matter whether I think the Gospels are fact or fiction?
Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Light
Does God care at all when our loved ones die? Where is he when we hurt and grieve?
In a deep look at Martha and Mary’s encounters with Jesus after their brother’s death, we see that God’s response to death is not entirely what we’ve always thought it was.
Far Apart: A Reflection on My Trip to Bolivia
My parents have been missionaries in Bolivia for nearly six years. I have visited them twice, most recently in April 2023. This is an essay that I have written on my reflections on Bolivia — its history, its status as a ‘third world’ country, and its beautiful landscapes, people, and culture entirely unlike my home country, Canada.
When Shame Says You Are Not Enough
“What is wrong with me?” I whisper to myself. “Why can’t I be more charming, more energetic, more outgoing? Why am I the way that I am?”
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Christian Tradition
- Nov 16, 2024 Rethinking Christmas Nov 16, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024 The History and Purpose of Lent and Ash Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
- Mar 23, 2023 A Response to The Naked Anabaptist Mar 23, 2023
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Christian Ethics
- Nov 9, 2024 Peeking over the Fence Nov 9, 2024
- May 2, 2023 Far Apart: A Reflection on My Trip to Bolivia May 2, 2023
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Christian Spirituality
- Mar 21, 2024 Fasting from Certainty Mar 21, 2024
- Mar 9, 2024 Fasting from Control Mar 9, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024 Fasting from Materialism Feb 22, 2024
- May 1, 2023 When Shame Says You Are Not Enough May 1, 2023
- Apr 7, 2022 Why Do We Pray Anyway? Apr 7, 2022
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Christian Theology
- Feb 14, 2024 The History and Purpose of Lent and Ash Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024 Reflections on Lent: Why the Church Calendar Matters Feb 13, 2024
- Sep 20, 2023 A Creed For Postmodern Times Sep 20, 2023
- Jul 13, 2023 Are the Gospels a Myth? Jul 13, 2023
- Apr 3, 2023 Social Set Theory: Bounded and Centred Sets Apr 3, 2023
- Mar 23, 2023 A Case for Christian Universalism Mar 23, 2023
- Dec 12, 2022 What Do We Do With Violence in the Bible? Dec 12, 2022
- Dec 1, 2022 Three Views On Hell Dec 1, 2022
- Nov 23, 2022 What and Where is Heaven (And Why Do We Care)? Nov 23, 2022
- Jun 2, 2022 The Holy Who? Jun 2, 2022
- May 19, 2022 Being Blessed Is Not What You Thought It Was May 19, 2022
- Apr 21, 2022 What Does It Mean That Scripture Is “Authoritative”? Apr 21, 2022
- Apr 14, 2022 Did Jesus Have To Die? A Look at Theories of Atonement Apr 14, 2022
- Jan 27, 2022 Community: Because God Did Jan 27, 2022
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Spiritual Formation
- Sep 14, 2023 The Gospel According to a Physiotherapist Sep 14, 2023
- Jan 20, 2022 Living Within the Margins Jan 20, 2022
- Jan 13, 2022 Making Space Jan 13, 2022
- Jan 9, 2022 A New Year Jan 9, 2022
- Dec 22, 2021 Shame: Your Inner Attendant Dec 22, 2021
- Aug 28, 2021 How Do You See God? Aug 28, 2021
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Biblical Studies
- Jul 13, 2023 Are the Gospels a Myth? Jul 13, 2023
- May 5, 2022 How Your Worldview Influences Your Bible Interpretation May 5, 2022
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Sermons
- May 22, 2023 Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Light May 22, 2023
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Narrative
- Feb 24, 2022 What Will You Do With What You’ve Been Given? Feb 24, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022 Yes: The Word That Will Transform Your Life Feb 17, 2022
- Feb 10, 2022 To Live or Die: A Choice When Life Hurts Feb 10, 2022
- Feb 3, 2022 When I First Met God: The Beginning of My Own Uncertain Faith Feb 3, 2022
- Nov 2, 2021 Narrative: What's Yours? Nov 2, 2021
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Ethics
- Oct 6, 2021 What is Christian Ethics? Oct 6, 2021
Please note: This is my personal blog. Please understand that the ideas, opinions, conclusions, and all other content expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer and/or the ministry of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada.