A few months ago, I quite unintentionally began a deep-dive in reading Indigenous writers. Around the same time, a good friend and I started talking about the 94 Calls to Action from the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and how slow our government (and a lesser degree our church) seemed to be in […] […]

Setting Our Stories Straight: Dismantling Settler Theology — Matthew Root

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may […]

Presence Theology Part 1

Why this is important: Unity among Christians, despite diverse theological perspectives, is a profound aspiration rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit. Achieving this unity involves several key steps, each guided by scriptural principles and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. Here, we explore how Christians can navigate […]

How Can Christians Achieve Unity with So Many Differences in Theology?

These growing sugar snaps should fill me with joy. I hate that word “should.” My body aches this morning. I am tired and overwhelmed.

Whenever these emotions bombard me, I think of Sarah Connor in Terminator.

Sci-Fi Theology

by Philip Sudworth. This year is 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea of 325, which produced a creed, which is still recited regularly in many churches and acceptance of it is a requirement for membership and for ordination. The traditional church celebrates that this creed has remained largely unchanged over hundreds of years and […]

A Multi-faceted God for All People

Hi everyone,  I am pleased to announce that my poem “A Dicordant Note” is now live on Hotel Masticadores. My thanks to Michelle Navajas for sharing my poetry with her audience. If you would like to read, you may click HERE or the link below. Happy Tuesday, everyone. “A Discordant Note Poem” by Nigel Byng […]

“A Discordant Note” now live on Hotel Masticadores

Hi everyone,  I am pleased to announce that my poem “A Dicordant Note” is now live on Hotel Masticadores. My thanks to Michelle Navajas for sharing my poetry with her audience. If you would like to read, you may click HERE or the link below. Happy Tuesday, everyone. “A Discordant Note Poem” by Nigel Byng […]

“A Discordant Note” now live on Hotel Masticadores

Misery loves company.

The 6 Types of People You’ll Always See at a Gas Station

At dVerse Frank is hosting the Haibun with an invitation to write about the death of someone (a loved one or someone close), to memorialise them (in the US it was Memorial Day yesterday). dVerse Poets – Haibun – Momento Mori Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay “Let’s go for a walk and touch the trees […]

Re-membered – Haibun by Paul Vincent Cannon

Master the art of presence and single-tasking to combat overwhelm, reclaim focus, and rediscover the joy of being fully present in every moment. … 5 Ways to Find Focus in the Age of Distractions

5 Ways to Find Focus in the Age of Distractions