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12 Weird Things about Living in Canada
Here are 12 weird things about living in Canada...from the perspectives of MKs (Missionary Kids) & TCKs (Third Culture Kids)!
Insight & Oversight: A Story of Blindness
Every person and thing we encounter has a story, but often our own story and our own filters, like beliefs and prejudices, hinder our ability to truly see others or even ourselves. A exploration of...
Coming Full Circle
Once an engineer at the marine terminals in Vancouver, life came full circle for Bill Wong when he returned to the same marine terminals, but this time as a Chaplain.
Pivot: A Kairos Story
A story of momentum lost and momentum restored! The Kairos Course had huge momentum early in 2020. As the pandemic unfolded, the Simply Mobilizing team was forced to pause, pray, think and piv...
Voices Around the World
Gordon & Ute Carkner share snippets from letters they've received from past alumni at UBC.
Nova Scotia: A Prophecy & A Prayer
A look at Nova Scotia during this present time, from a local who shares a prophecy & a prayer for Nova Scotia.
Choosing Home
Ask any Third Culture Kid (TCK) where they are from, and the expected answer is, “I don’t know.”
As TCKs, we are told that we are supposed to be on a quest for this illusive idea of home...
3 Canadian Hymns
Looking at the lyrics of 3 Canadian hymns, and reflecting on worship through music.
"It is not enough for most of us simply to hear the Word, or the sermon. If we are going to ...
Should Pastors be Required to Marry All?
Should pastors be required to marry any couple that asks, including same-sex couples? Where is the line between religious rights & legal requirements? A look at civil and religious marriag...
LMT Monthly Call to Prayer
Loving Muslims Together (LMT) offers monthly prayer points in their Monthly Call to Prayer.
A Community Living Toward Wholeness
“Yes, I love Jesus Christ, but I don’t go to church.”
Over the years, I’ve heard similar statements from lots of people. Asked about church, they may say, “The teaching is good, the music...
Walking by Faith
After all, isn't it God himself who provides us with a sincere and strong faith in Him? What does it mean to walk by faith? Read on for some contemplations on the topic of faith.