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    The Wholeness of the Forgotten Ones

    Part of healing from fundamentalism is staring straight in the face the kinds of things I used to say to other people as an obnoxious evangelical. It’s… Read more “The Wholeness of the Forgotten Ones”

    February 8, 2020 by erinbecky123

    What Are We Seeking?

    When the pain of the world filters through my vision all at once, I easily focus on what I’m seeing rather than what I’m seeking. Without thinking… Read more “What Are We Seeking?”

    January 25, 2020 by erinbecky123

    Epiphany: The Showing of God in the Most Unlikely

    It’s not so far-fetched, you know. The Magi. Them being occultic astrologers, I mean. Jesus’ entire life is predicated on learning from and uplifting voices of the… Read more “Epiphany: The Showing of God in the Most Unlikely”

    January 6, 2020 by erinbecky123

    Honouring the Presence of GSAs

    Film Production This past winter, Trinity Lutheran Church was host to local filmmaker Mark Koeppen (KTNexus), and video creator Katie Cutting (Big Sky Life, Lazy Kitten Productions),… Read more “Honouring the Presence of GSAs”

    April 12, 2019 by erinbecky123

    GSAs, Curiosity, & Cynicism

    A rival political candidate in our upcoming provincial election announced that if he is elected, he will reverse the current government’s policy of supporting Gay/Straight, Queer/Straight Alliances… Read more “GSAs, Curiosity, & Cynicism”

    March 29, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Judgment, Jesus,Figs, & Poop

    Preaching on passages known for judgment during their integrative history is difficult. For some reason, we are overly attached to this notion of God as axe-wielder, ready… Read more “Judgment, Jesus,Figs, & Poop”

    March 25, 2019 by erinbecky123

    Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday

    Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex, Today I turn 40 years old. To you, that sounds ancient I know. But trust me, once you turn 40 it won’t… Read more “Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday”

    September 8, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Changed for the Healing of the World

    I have a bad habit (one among many). Whenever there is conflict, I need to run. Any disturbance in the Force is a reason to flee —… Read more “Changed for the Healing of the World”

    July 24, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Pride Month Feature: Lindsey Jorgensen-Skakum

    I’m excited and honoured to introduce to you my friend and colleague, Lindsey Jorgensen-Skakum. I first met Lindsey when they were finishing their final year at Lutheran… Read more “Pride Month Feature: Lindsey Jorgensen-Skakum”

    June 29, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Stillness Is Not Inaction

    In the busyness of this day grant me a stillness of seeing, O God. In the conflicting voices of my heart grant me a calmness of hearing.… Read more “Stillness Is Not Inaction”

    June 26, 2018 by erinbecky123

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