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I received the kingdom of God through a child, and it broke my heart

by Gary Boratto

That moment is forever etched into me, but I am grateful for its sadness and joy

A red, glossy car-shaped ornament with a small green Christmas tree on top. The car has gold accents and black wheels, creating a festive tone.

The stories behind our ornaments — and the Advent Calendar we made to share them

by Jocelyn Bell

Some ornaments are more than decorations — they are stories. Jocelyn Bell shares hers and the Advent Calendar that celebrates the stories

A man in glasses and a tie stands indoors near a decorated Christmas tree. The room has vintage decor and a cozy, nostalgic ambiance.

The Christmas my dad almost burned the church down

by William Robertson

My minister father managed to make a rote Christmas Eve service memorable for everyone, including me

Santa, in bright red and white suit, sits on a patterned chair holding a basket with red and green wrapped gifts. A man sits in the background. Cozy holiday scene.

The Christmas my 100-year-old mother played Santa one last time

by Sylvia Grant

For years, Martha Grant donned a red-and-white Santa suit, bringing gifts, laughter and holiday joy to her family

A man with glasses and a watch smiles gently with his hand on his chin, seated in a serene pine forest. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a calm atmosphere.

My friend of 40 years was dying. This was our last conversation.

by Christopher White

Christopher White sat down with Grant Dillenbeck for a conversation about facing mortality

A woman in a light sweater and white pants sits curled up on a chair by a window, thoughtfully writing. A large green plant is in the foreground.

Should I go to a U.S. wedding?

by Ashley Moyse

When a family party meets Trump-era politics, our Moral Compass columnist offers advice

A woman with long, dark hair smiles softly towards the camera. She wears a navy blue top, with wisps of hair gently framing her face. The background is blurred with greenery.

Souvankham Thammavongsa’s ‘Pick a Colour’ explores the power dynamics of a nail salon

by Amarah Hasham-Steele

As female service workers and Southeast Asian immigrants, the narrator and her employees are seen as incompetent, or hardly seen at all

An image of a blueish grey sky with white wispy clouds and a church cross on the bottom right corner.

How to turn your declining church into a community hub

by Broadview Staff

Urban expert Mary Rowe says communities of faith urgently need to rethink their roles

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Should I call out my friends when they share misinformation?

by Ashley Moyse

In a culture of online outrage, the urge to correct can be strong

A white man with dark brown hair and beard sits on the floor playing with a baby. They are both dressed in white t-shirts and tan pants

Rebranding Dad using AI, nostalgia and corporate lingo

by Douglas Tindal

A humorist takes on our definition of the ideal father

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