Category: general discussions

In today’s reading, Jesus does the unimaginable, forgiving the very people that were crucifying Him. Even more He asks God to let them off the hook!!!! If we think this is because He is divine, that He could do this, remember that Stephen (the first christian martyr), also forgave his murderers [Acts 7:59-60]. This kind of…

Hmm, what “one thing” would Jesus challenge me to give up?

Obviously there is no one word that can capture how God is. But I do wonder sometimes whether our dominant thought about God is helpful or harmful – to us and to others. Do we primarily think of God as mad or sad… or joy-filled? This is not an ‘either/or’ choice, but a question of…

I recently read a quote about “community” and its impact on us. This relates to my struggle with ‘church’, but in a positive way. This quote shows how community can function positively. It seems to me this is a clue for when ‘church’ (or better, Jesus community) is working well: “Living in community I discovered…

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I wanted to let you know about Durham Youth House, the only shelter for homeless youth In Durham Region. This shelter is located downtown Ajax (82 Kings Crescent, Ajax) and is meeting a great need in our area. If you go to the web page, you will find more information, but also ways that you can…

An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it. Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self sustained. [Mahatma Gandhi]