An artist and a lawyer discuss beauty and justice. What is beauty? What is justice? Makoto Fujimura explains that in Japan, beauty is sacrifice. His wife, Haejin, notes that justice is only discussed, eg. in the media, when situations or events are considered unjust, so we rarely see a "just" world. Despite our cultural differences, […]
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Theologian David Mitchell reflects on Jesus' teaching about prayer in Matthew 6:5-15, noting that, "It’s not about me and my words. It’s so easy for Christians to feel guilty about their prayer life when in actuality prayer, Christian prayer, is talking to a loving and understanding Father. He himself is the secret to successful prayer. […]
There can be several contributors to feeling exhausted, but they can be hard to determine. This article explores the issue and suggests ways to improve a sense of well-being. "Natasha Yates has worked in general practice for more than 20 years in both rural and urban settings. During that time, she's seen many patients come […]
Zachariah Carter suggests using the written prayers of others when struggling to express our own thoughts and words in our devotions. "One of the benefits of written prayers is the opportunity to expand your vision of what prayer can be. Some prayers are deeply theological and can help you ponder the depths of God’s self-revelation. […]
In this article David Winters seeks biblical solutions to three destructive behaviours in the workplace -- anger, martyrdom, and negativity. "Jehovah is a God of order. Just look around the world and the universe. It’s easy to see his design in nature and the orderly way ecosystems operate. The Bible says God is not the […]
A Simple Regimen of Private Prayer In 1942, George A. Buttrick, a Congregationalist minister, wrote this guide to the practice of prayer, noting that, “Prayer is friendship with God. Friendship is not formal, but it is not formless: it has cultivation…the casual mind kills it.” The founder of Renovaré, Richard J. Foster, writes, "I am helped […]
A thoughtful reflection by Renee Zou considering consumerism. "How much of our spending is not to meet our needs, but rather for the expression of self and the impressing of others? It is sad to see how Christians, at least in the West, have also bought into the hedonistic lie of our century that life […]
Professor Bob Sutton shares some strategies for managing friction with others in the workplace. "Professor Sutton has himself experienced workplace friction, pointing to a memorable instance that involved an unnecessary meeting invite. "[Someone] sent every faculty member — so that's about 2,000 of us — a 12,066-word email with a 7,500-word attachment inviting … all […]
In this TED Talk video, Daniel Shi suggests ways in which we can relieve the relentless pressure of a world that is constantly increasing in technological communication and enterprise.
Reframe: Identity Saturday 17 February 8:30am - 12:30pmVenue: Tabor CollegeKeynote speaker: Max Jeganathan Event Resources
This informative article discusses the very relevant topic of children and screen time. The author provides helpful background information, and offers strategies to mitigate the more serious impacts of excessive use of digital media by young people. "While excessive screen time can have negative effects on the development and well-being of children and teens, there […]
Author, Chelsea Logan asks, "why would we ever intentionally waste time? Why would we ever choose to spend our time being unproductive, or, by definition, careless, purposeless, and inefficient?" In this article she explains that, as the Creation account in the biblical book of Genesis reveals, God rested on the sabbath day. We too, are not designed […]
