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I'm taking a break from social media. Not sure when (if?) I'll be back. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and may the new year...

I'm taking a break from social media. Not sure when (if?) I'll be back. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and may the new year be filled with love and light for you all.

I'm looking forward to joining Jubilee Mennonite Church tomorrow morning in Advent worship. In the midst of our fears we hear these...

I'm looking forward to joining Jubilee Mennonite Church tomorrow morning in Advent worship. In the midst of our fears we hear these words: "Don't be afraid! God is with us!" We anticipate the celebration of God's arrival in Jesus.

Then, in the afternoon, there's this happening. If you're in Winnipeg, come join us!

My mood today. #KyrieEleison

My mood today. #KyrieEleison

Things are bad out there between the flu, rsv, and covid (especially flu in Canada it seems). The summary of expert advice on the news...

Things are bad out there between the flu, rsv, and covid (especially flu in Canada it seems). The summary of expert advice on the news tonight? "Get vaccinated, mask up, and stay home if sick." We can do this!

#flu #covid #rsv #MaskUp #GetVaccinated

Glad to join North Kildonan Mennonite Church this morning for worship. Lots of reason for Advent hope, even in our questions and doubts. God...

Glad to join North Kildonan Mennonite Church this morning for worship. Lots of reason for Advent hope, even in our questions and doubts. God is at work among us, and God is at work all around us!

When the men's #FIFAWorldCup ⚽​ groups were announced, some said Canada was in the toughest group. Looks like they were right....

When the men's #FIFAWorldCup ⚽​ groups were announced, some said Canada was in the toughest group. Looks like they were right. Congrats to #Croatia and #Morocco for making it to the semifinals!

This post ages, but remains evergreen: "'How do we know?' and 'Whom do we trust?' Some Thoughts on #Experts...

This post ages, but remains evergreen: "'How do we know?' and 'Whom do we trust?' Some Thoughts on #Experts and #Expertise"

https://michaelpahl.com/2017/02/28/on-experts-and-expertise/

Content warning:CW: MMIWG2SSearch the landfill.If it were my wife, my daughter, my mother, I would expect no less. And they would probably...

Content warning:CW: MMIWG2S

Search the landfill.

If it were my wife, my daughter, my mother, I would expect no less. And they would probably search.

If it were a million dollars buried in there, they would definitely search.

Search the landfill.

#MMIWG2S

Content warning:CW: violence, misogyny, racismOn this day, two horrific stories converge. One, a story 33 years old, of women murdered at...

Content warning:CW: violence, misogyny, racism

On this day, two horrific stories converge. One, a story 33 years old, of women murdered at École Polytechnique. The other, a story still unfolding, of Indigenous women murdered in Winnipeg. #NationalDayOfRemembranceAndActionOnViolenceAgainstWomen #NoMisogyny #NoRacism

An interesting recent survey of infectious disease experts on their own personal precautions with #Covid at this point in the pandemic:...

An interesting recent survey of infectious disease experts on their own personal precautions with #Covid at this point in the pandemic: https://www.statnews.com/2022/11/21/how-infectious-disease-experts-are-responding-to-covid-nearly-three-years-in/

Pastors know well this law of church motion: for every opinion in the church there is an equal and opposite opinion. It's funny how many...

Pastors know well this law of church motion: for every opinion in the church there is an equal and opposite opinion. It's funny how many times I've had equal and opposite opinions expressed to me on X on the same day. It's happening again over this piece: https://michaelpahl.com/2022/11/28/digging-deeper-into-love/

Content warning:CW: suicide, LGBTQ+ discriminationHeartbreaking. As Christians and Christian organizations we must do better. Our shared...

Content warning:CW: suicide, LGBTQ+ discrimination

Heartbreaking. As Christians and Christian organizations we must do better. Our shared spaces must be safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people.

https://www.thespec.com/local-ancaster/news/2022/12/05/ancaster-redeemer-university-student-calls-for-change-on-how-education-institution-addresses-lgbtq-students.html

I've been in binational denominational meetings in San Francisco the past few days. Great interactions with colleagues across Canada and...

I've been in binational denominational meetings in San Francisco the past few days. Great interactions with colleagues across Canada and the US, with some time for an excursion or two around the city.

#Mennonite in #SanFrancisco

Now this is a shock.🙂​#Bach #Baroque

Now this is a shock.🙂​

#Bach #Baroque

Be wary of "gospel gatekeepers" who proclaim a gospel Jesus never preached in the Gospels, or a gospel the apostles never preached...

Be wary of "gospel gatekeepers" who proclaim a gospel Jesus never preached in the Gospels, or a gospel the apostles never preached in Acts.

The gospel is not, "God is holy. You are sinful. You deserve death. Jesus died your death. Believe this and you get to go to heaven."

The gospel is more, "This is Jesus. Look how he lived, hear what he said. See how he died, and how he lives again. This is God's reign come near."

#Jesus #gospel

Yes, love in the way of #Jesus demands that we as Christians love each other. But that is not the totality of Jesus’ way of #love. His is...

Yes, love in the way of #Jesus demands that we as Christians love each other. But that is not the totality of Jesus’ way of #love. His is a devoted love of God expressed pre-eminently through loving our most vulnerable neighbour as if their needs were ours.

https://michaelpahl.com/2022/11/28/digging-deeper-into-love/

I confess, I see other Canadian prairie cities with public transit like this and I get a wee bit jealous... #Winnipeg...

I confess, I see other Canadian prairie cities with public transit like this and I get a wee bit jealous... #Winnipeg #wpgpoli

https://mstdn.social/@RM_Transit/109417829369852362

Timed my #FIFAWorldCup ⚽​ watching well today, starting both France-Denmark and Argentina-Mexico in the 60th minute. Watch a game for 30...

Timed my #FIFAWorldCup ⚽​ watching well today, starting both France-Denmark and Argentina-Mexico in the 60th minute. Watch a game for 30 minutes, see all the best moments in the game.

Follow me for more World Cup watching tips. 😜​

For the first Sunday of #Advent I'll be joining St. Julian's Table in Beausejour for worship. Looking forward to being with this...

For the first Sunday of #Advent I'll be joining St. Julian's Table in Beausejour for worship. Looking forward to being with this ecumenically minded community of faith as we anticipate the coming of Christ together.

4 thoughts on #Canada's #FIFAWorldCup loss to Belgium today:1. That was a great team doing what it needed to do to win.2. Canada...

4 thoughts on #Canada's #FIFAWorldCup loss to Belgium today:
1. That was a great team doing what it needed to do to win.
2. Canada impressed, but simply couldn't finish their chances. Davies' PK was emblematic of this.
3. Canada's back line was too vulnerable.
4. Canada played well, but they can still play better. That bodes well!

#CanMNT 🇨🇦​⚽​