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Summer Reading: John Lennox, My Story
August 5th, 2026
This is the second in a little summer blog series on what I’ve been reading. This week’s book is My Story by John Lennox, which just came out in May of this year. I have to admit I’m a little bit late...  Read More
by Craig Thiessen
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Summer Reading: Godball
July 28th, 2026
With most of the reading and writing for my Doctorate of Ministry in the rearview mirror, I’ve had more time this summer to read for more general interest. I thought I’d use this space over the next m...  Read More
by Craig Thiessen

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 2026
 January
Sabbatical Reflection 1: Salt Spring and Mexico.
 February
Sabbatical Reflection 2: Familia Sagrada, Amphitheater, and Alcossebre.Sabbatical Reflection 3: Vinaros and the Templar Castle.
 March
Sabbatical Reflection 4: Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum.Sabbatical Reflection 5: Mamertine Prison, Pompei, Viareggio, and Cinque Terre.
 April
Sabbatical Reflection 6: Thessaloniki, Vergina, Berea, and Philippi.
 May
What I Learned on the Sabbatical: Importance (or lack thereof)What I learned on the sabbatical: identity
 June
What I learned on the sabbatical: controlIn Praise of Prayer WalksGoing Public
 July
Summer Reading: Godball
 August
Summer Reading: John Lennox, My StorySome thoughts on the future and AI
 September
"Keys To The Game" this fall at The Bridge
 October
The Most Important Thing to Ever Happen on October 31
 November
Cambodia 2026 Blog Updates
 2025
 January
Deleted Scenes: "2025 Goal: Authenticity" Joel 2:13If you were encouraged by Sunday, come to a conference we're doing in February! The church reformed and always reformingProclaiming Hope Through Sand Castles
 February
One of the best things you can do this summerDeleted Scenes: Romans 6:1-14 "May sin be as attractive as eating ____"Deleted Scenes: Romans 6:15-23 Wages And The Gift
 March
Deleted Scenes: Romans 7:1-13. An Antidote to Coveting.How would you explain the Gospel?Deleted Scenes: St. Patrick’s Day and Romans 8:3
 April
Deleted Scenes: Romans 8:18-25. Legos or The Rock?Deleted Scenes: Romans 8:26-30. Genuine ConversationDeleted Scenes: Romans 8. Celebrating what God is doing Defiant Worship
 May
Deleted Scenes: Genesis 28:10-22. Let’s talk about the titheDeleted Scenes: Genesis 29:14-30. Harvesting, Karma, and Grace
 June
Recommended summer reading about Artificial Intelligence
 July
How can God allow tragedies like the flooding in Texas? Book recommendation: The Tech Exit (A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones)
 August
Churches in Canada might lose charitable status. How do we respond?I Missed the Main Point on Sunday
 September
We desperately need His PresenceThe Charlie Kirk EffectWhat are your gifts?
 October
What October 31 is all about
 November
What we talked about at the congregational meeting
 2024
 January
24/7 Prayer and Two Services: New, Culture-Forming InitiativesDeleted Scenes: "Build Back Better" (Malachi 1:1-5)
 February
Deleted Scenes: "Everyday Sacrifice" (Malachi 1:6-14)Deleted Scenes: Dung-faced (Malachi 2:1-9)Deleted Scenes: Situationships and the BC Bail (Malachi 2:10-16)Deleted Scenes: Malachi 2:17-3:6 Rugged faithDeleted Scenes: Intentional Giving Malachi 3:6-12
 March
Deleted Scenes: Remnant (Malachi 3:13-4:6)Deleted Scenes: Before he had his feet washed, Peter prayed (John 13:1-17)
 April
Deleted Scenes: They still did not understand (John 20:1-10)Deleted Scenes: The Comparison Trap (John 21:1-19)Deleted Scenes: In Control Of Who’s In Control (Daniel 1)Deleted Scenes: You can't do this (Daniel 2)
 May
Deleted Scenes: My speech at a Gala (Daniel 3)Deleted Scenes: Dreams: God-given or bad sushi? (Daniel 4) Deleted Scenes: The opiate of the people (Daniel 5)
 June
Deleted Scenes: You can be an ultra-marathoner (Kind of). James 1:1-4.Deleted Scenes: The Price Tags Are Messed (James 1:5-11)Deleted Scenes: Firstfruits and You (James 1:13-18)
 July
Deleted Scenes: A decline in patriotism (James 2:1-13)Deleted Scenes: 87 vs. 53 (James 2:14-26) Memoirs of an Experimental DeconvertThe Bible vs. The Bots
 August
Deleted Scenes: James 3:13-18. Wisdom at The GleanersDeleted Scenes: James 4:1-10. Grieve, Mourn, and Wail.Deleted Scenes: James 5:7-12. Is Jesus’ Coming Near?
 September
24/7 Prayer Week- Fall Kick-offDeleted Scenes: Matthew 20:24-28. Another reason to serveDeleted Scenes: Confession is good for your soulDeleted Scenes: Upside Down is the Norm
 October
Deleted Scenes: Why Paul wrote a letter to a church he didn’t knowDeleted Scenes: What's Your Constant Prayer? Romans 1:8-17Deleted Scenes: The Eye of the Tiger. 2 Chronicles 20:1-30Deleted Scenes: Strength when speaking a challenging truth. Romans 1:18-32Deleted Scenes: What October 31 is all about. Romans 2:1-16
 November
Deleted Scenes: The Purpose and Pitfall of Fasting. Romans 2:17-29 Deleted Scenes: The dilemma of a frustrated fan. Romans 3:1-8 Deleted Scenes: What Kind of Silence? Romans 3:9-20Deleted Scenes: Don't be a spiritual miser. Romans 3:21-31
 December
Deleted Scenes: Son of Abraham. Matthew 1:1-17
 2023
 September
My Bone Dry CarThat Time the Grizzlies Almost WonThis is Us this Week- Sept 28Bulletin Oct 1
 October
A Generation Primed for Renewal
 November
Tilling and TrainingGive Us More SpaceWhat is church membership anyway?
 December
Christmas Is Weird. That's Good.