All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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The Connections We Crave
Many people in our community crave deeper connections, but we are not always sure where to find them. This craving for real relationships, healthy...
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Needing a Neighbour
It was late one night when my uncle burst through our front door with panic and joy in his eyes. I was young, maybe six,...
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Why ‘Stay Away’ Is Not the Way
When Chestermere’s beaches are full of families and sand-castle-building kids, when the boat dock is backed up, and when parking at our summer festivals is...
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What is a street for?
I must have been going a million miles an hour, and I probably hit the ramp with at least the force of a locomotive, because...
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I Spy
What do you see when you walk through your neighbourhood? The start of any good thing in your community often begins with seeing your place...
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Serving
Being a servant is not something most people aspire to. To serve another person might feel like a demeaning task, so we avoid it and...
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Intentional
My grandmother is an excellent tea-maker. Her mother was a very proper English-woman and passed along the art of making tea to her. It was...
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The Richest People
My daughter is four years old and she is tremendously creative. It does not take much for her to feel on top of the world....
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Let Joy Be Your Compass
I fight the good fight every day with my email inbox. It is full, and fills up, with advertisements, resources, letters, ideas, opportunities, sadness, and...
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The Optimists
If you want to care for your community, you need to be an optimist. Optimism is more than just naive positivity, however. It is activated...
Preston Pouteaux - Into the Neighbourhood
Preston is a pastor at Lake Ridge Community Church in Chestermere and experiments mostly in the intersection of faith and neighbourhood. Into the Neighbourhood explores how we all contribute to creating a healthy and vibrant community. Preston is also a beekeeper; a reminder that small things make a big difference.
email: preston@lakeridgecommunity.com