Why we can’t skip the feminine
Human beings have a funny habit. We often mistake what is familiar for what is neutral. Take clothing. In much of the Western world, “men’s clothes” and “women’s clothes” are easy to identify. But “gender neutral” clothing often turns out to mean jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers. Rarely do we imagine dresses, bright colours, or flowing…
Sunday Reflection – June 21, 2026
. Being the change Matthew 10 24 Students are not better than their teacher, and slaves are not better than their master. 25 It is enough for students to be like their teacher and for slaves to be like their master. If people call the head of the family Satan, what will they say about the rest of the…
Kids Korner: Touching Jesus (June 21st)
Read Matthew 10:24-39 with your family. Have you ever wanted to try something new, but someone said, “We’ve never done it that way before”? Maybe you wanted to make up a new game, try a new recipe, or help someone in a different way. It can be scary to do something different, especially when other…
Who is my neighbour?
Most of us can name the people who live next door. We may wave as we pass, exchange a few words about the weather, or occasionally borrow a tool or return a package. Yet many of us live surprisingly isolated lives. We are surrounded by people and still feel alone. When Jesus was asked, “Who…
Sunday Reflection – June 14, 2026
. Touching Jesus Matthew 9 9 As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Matthew sitting at the place for paying taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Matthew got up and went with him. 10 Later, Jesus and his disciples were having dinner at Matthew’s house. Many tax collectors and other sinners were also there. 11 Some Pharisees asked…
Kids Korner: Touching Jesus (June 14th)
Read Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 with your family. Have you ever been really sick? Maybe you had to stay in bed all day while everyone else was outside having fun. In today’s Bible story, a little girl was very, very sick. Her family was worried and sad because they thought they were going to lose her.…
Talkin’ Bout My Generation
In this episode, Debb and Deb discuss the role of Elders in modern society. From mentorship to the so-called Generation Wars, the conversation is both lively and informative.
Another chapter to come
There are two stories woven together in Matthew’s Gospel this week. A woman who has been bleeding for twelve years reaches out to touch the hem of Jesus’ cloak. A little girl lies dying while her father desperately searches for help. At first glance, they seem like separate stories. But perhaps they are really one…
Sunday Reflection – June 7, 2026
. Sending the twelve Matthew 9 35 Jesus went to every town and village. He taught in their synagogues and preached the good news about God’s kingdom. Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to…
Kids Korner: Many hands (June 7th)
Read Matthew 9:35 – 10:23 with your family. In this story, Jesus looked at the people around Him and saw that they were tired, worried, and struggling. Some people were sick. Some were sad. Some felt lost and alone. Jesus didn’t turn away from them. He cared about them with a loving heart, and He…
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