I was thrilled to learn last week that She Has A Name was selected to be in the 25th Victoria Fringe Festival, August 25 – September 4, 2012. The tour is becoming more and more real. It’s an incredible experience, really. Stepping out on that limb to bring it to life, with an amazing team [...]
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Thematman put together this promo for the She Has A Name tour. Looking forward to uploading more interviews with the creative team and some actors in the upcoming weeks. We’re looking for different ways to make the tour a reality. If you have ideas, connections, or resources that would help, please drop me a line! [...]
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It was a privilege to be part of the first ever TEDx event in Red Deer this year. The event was all about connections and there was a great line up of speakers. Here’s my talk, followed by a reading from She Has A Name, a scene where JASON has a Skype conversation with his [...]
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Here’s a video my brother Matt put together to highlight the Ride for Refuge in Red Deer, the first ever Alberta ride! Here’s some photos [page 1 | page 2] of the incredible day we spent riding out at Gull Lake. And here’s some background on why I love people more than I hate bike [...]
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[View my other page of R4R photos] Here are a few more photos from our amazing day out at Gull Lake for the first ever Alberta Ride for Refuge. Aren’t we a handsome team? Look at those thighs of thunder (cousin Luke). The Koomen team pictured, in part, below are Marg K, Luke S, Cait [...]
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Wow! It’s been nearly a month since the Ride for Refuge in Red Deer. I’ve hardly had time to update my site (you may have noticed), let alone reflect. I wish I could be back on the road. It was my first experience on a road bike, and I hope it won’t be the last. [...]
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I had the privilege to speak at a Peace + Literacy event at the Dawe branch of the Red Deer Public Library last week. As I prepared to speak, I was reminded of my grandparents who immigrated to Canada after the Second World War. I was grateful I could share some of their story, including the [...]
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I’ve been playing “Here on Earth,” the new album by Brian and Katie Torwalt frequently. It’s unusual for me to repeat a worship album so much. But when you hear these new songs, you’ll understand why. Recently I caught up with the musical couple via email to ask them some questions about their approach to [...]
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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
St. Matthew and Writing to an Audience
RS Thomas – The Bread of Truth
Creativity. Collaboration. Courage.
Coming Down From the Mountain: Advice to Those in Transition
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