It's Time to be Clear
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In this article, Jeff Thiessen explores the connection Jesus’ teachings have to healing and freedom, and the implications this has today on how we should think of vaccinations.
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The Power of Being the Odd One Out
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In the era of social media, we are all in echo chambers of one kind or another. This is a surefire recipe to make sure our voice matters for little.
Read MoreThree Things
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Jeff Thiessen reflects on what the loosening of restrictions means for our church, as well as reminds us that the new normal can be better than the old.
Read MoreA Lesson on Friendship from a Four Year Old
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So often adults are bad when it comes to being friendly to new people, a problem children do not have. Perhaps there is wisdom kids can teach us as to how we can better approach just this issue in our lives.
Read MoreTed, Bart, Larry, and Adam
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Jeff Thiessen reflects on one of his favourite bands, and what their composition has to say for the health of the church body.
Read MoreTo the Graduates of 2021
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Graduation has again come to MacGregor. Here is some advice for our graduates as they look forward.
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Two and a Half Cents
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This week, the country was met with the horrifying news of 215 indigenous children’s graves found at a residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. It is hard to process our feelings and thoughts at atrocities like this. Jeff Thiessen helps walk us through.
Read MoreThe Way We Chose
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For many considered high-risk for Covid-19, this past year has been a constant stressor. With the vaccine, we have the opportunity to address and fix this problem.
Read MoreTo Rejoice with Those who Mourn
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For those dealing with infertility, this time of year is difficult. There are wisdoms that help, all the same.
Read MoreWaste Management
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Jeff Thiessen shares of the importance of good waste management when it comes to the healthy functioning of the body of Christ.
Read MoreHow Is This One Going To Go?
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We have entered another lockdown. As we head into it, let’s ask ourselves, “How do we want this time to go?”
Read MoreMake it a Combo Please
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Courage and hope have been the topics of the last two Sunday services. But how do these topics combo into something better still? Jeff Thiessen discusses just that.
Read MoreThe North Norfolk Foundation - Get to Know Our Town
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In this new series, we interview Ron Sawatzky of the North Norfolk Foundation to find out why they are an organization to know if you are wanting to plug into the community.
Read MoreAn Easter Request
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What do we mean when we say a word? This week, Jeff Thiessen asks us to define our understanding of terms so that our relationships with one another can grow.
Read MoreWhy Do You Read Your Bible, Shelley?
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This week, our series grows to give us national insight, with fellow EMCer Shelley Mongelli answering the question, “Why Do You Read Your Bible?”
Read MoreA Couple of Weeks Ago I Cut All My Hair Off
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Jeff Thiessen reflects on cutting his hair, sharing what that has taught him about the nature of making major and minor life changes.
Read MoreAbout Being Faithful in Small Things
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This week we have a special guest writer, Pastor Kevin Wiebe, sharing with us how his life led him to write a book on addressing poverty.
Read MoreSomething Old, Something New
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Jeff Thiessen reflects on the history of Osterwick, and what it has to say to us looking forward to Easter.
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