I’m running for the health of every kid in Canada, and my goal is to raise $250. The Million Reasons Run is a fundraising event in support of our local children’s hospital foundations. Will you support me with a donation today? https://t.co/gQzc4WMh3y
Sermon from Ash Wednesday - https://t.co/X64DUZDTcA
The noble path Jesus lays out for us won't win us votes, or converts to the Anglican Church of Canada... but it will make us fit for the kingdom of God.
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That we can be more than just dust, even thought it’s dust to which we will ultimately return. We can be the living memory of those who went before us,
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We weren’t sent here to listen to how the focus groups and polls tell us we can divide our country.
We weren’t sent here to represent only the people who put our lawn signs up.
We weren’t sent here to appeal to the lowest common dominator – we were sent here to raise it.
At the end of this debate there have been some outstanding speeches on all sides and some that were (to be charitable) less outstanding. Since everyone claims they want a House less divided let’s all agree to tone down the rhetoric & end insults & heckling. Would be a good start.
I have had to pay over $350 for transportation in and out of the downtown core since the protests have started.
I am not rich. I am a night shift wage earner.
Why do we have to pick up the pieces?
5 Things I hear most often from all sides re protests:
1: Failure of Police: Loss of faith in police to enforce the basic laws.
2: Anarchists: the Truck protestors have long abandoned their “vaccine mandate” message and have become lawless, conspiracy minded anarchists….1/4
Friends, it's been a difficult 24 hours. Staff harassed for meals. A service user and security guard assaulted. Through it all, you have donated and filled our hearts with gratitude. Every cent will support people experiencing homelessness. Thank you. See our statement ⬇️
I would regard a compassionate, warm, kindhearted person as healthy. If you maintain a feeling of compassion, loving kindness, then something automatically opens your inner door. Through that, you can communicate much more easily with other people.