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Clergy Care
Focus on the ordinary: A reflection on Judges 6–7
Written by Joshua Ballard

In Judges 6, we meet Gideon in an unusual place for a future...

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Faith and Culture
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey: Secularized and Christianized myth
Written by Subby Szterszky

Nolan’s films explore questions about time and memory, reality and illusion, and the quest to return home...

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Marriage
Friendship, intimacy, and partnership: Why your marriage needs all three
Written by Kevin Thompson

When a partnership is working well, the whole is greater than the sum of its individuals.

Parenting
Helping your teen find a life path
Written by Camryn Munday

It's not uncommon for high schoolers to lack post-grad plans. How can parents help their directionless teenager find a path in life?

Clergy Care
A joy no one can take away
Written by Joshua Ballard

Christian joy is not a fantastical delusion that sorrow is not real. It is the presence of Christ our redeemer in the midst of it.

Marriage
How “grey divorce” impacts an adult child’s marriage
Written by Jenn Hall

Many may not recognize how unsettling it is when your parents divorce when you’re already an adult.

Clergy Care
How well do I accept advice?
Written by Simon Wiebe

One of our roles as the Kerith Retreat caretaker couple is to be trained to host a week-long...

Marriage
Sharing laughter with your spouse helps you heal
Written by Jill Savage

Sometimes, we need to get back to the simple things we’ve always enjoyed doing as a couple.

Faith and Culture
Light and dark, good and evil, and a sovereign God
Written by Subby Szterszky

“May the Force be with you.” Whether you’re a diehard Star Wars...

Parenting
How parents can respond to the subculture of Furries and Therians
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

What are "Furries," and how can parents approach the topic?

Clergy Care
Quietly falling: An invitation to stillness
Written by Roxy Meyers

This reflection is born out of a mid‑April Alberta spring...

Faith and Culture
Paul and his critics, past and present
Written by Subby Szterszky

“I don’t want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with...

Parenting
Avoiding glass child syndrome in your “easy kid”
Written by Camryn Munday

When one sibling in the family has high needs, the "easy kid" can begin to feel like they're invisible.

Faith and Culture
Project Hail Mary: A story of wonder, friendship, and sacrifice
Written by Subby Szterszky

At their best, science fiction...

Clergy Care
Baptism stories: The resurrection continues
Written by Pauline Doerksen

I was sitting in church a few weeks ago, listening as six young...

Marriage
Care for your marriage while being a caregiver for parents
Written by Bill and Pam Farrel

After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.

Marriage
Focus on the Family Canada’s position on marriage and divorce
Written by Focus on the Family

Several biblical passages have played an important role in shaping our thoughts about marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Faith and Culture
Recovering the stories of silenced women in ancient literature
Written by Subby Szterszky

Historian Emily Hauser seeks to recreate the lives of marginalized women in Bronze Age Greece.

Clergy Care
Handling church conflict
Written by Steve Fleming

All conflict can be stressful, but when it is combined with church relationships – where our community and mission intersect – it can really ramp up.

Marriage
5 tips for managing time as a couple
Written by Allison Barron

We’re still learning how to make this work, but here’s what we’re doing to streamline our time management and give us enough rest.

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