The Barefoot Evangelist

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Remembering October 7th

Three years ago today, lives were shattered. Today, I remember those who were killed on October 7, 2023. I remember those who were taken hostage, those who survived, and those who still carry the wounds of that day. I remember, too, the families whose lives were divided into before and after – parents, children, partners, siblings and friends…

Thanksgiving is more than the perfect table

It is Thanksgiving in Canada this coming Monday, and the holiday has a way of arriving with expectations. There should be turkey, of course. Potatoes prepared the right way. Enough vegetables to satisfy everyone at the table. Pie. Cranberry sauce. Family traditions. And somewhere along the way, we can begin to act as though gratitude itself depends…

Sunday Reflection – October 4, 2026

. From 2020 Overlooking the Cornerstone Matthew 21 33  Jesus told the chief priests and leaders to listen to this story: A land owner once planted a vineyard. He built a wall around it and dug a pit to crush the grapes in. He also built a lookout tower. Then he rented out his vineyard and…