All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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The Serious Business of Joy
Joy seems to be a rare commodity these days. In the good old days, of even a few weeks ago, we happily pursued our joy....
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The Long Wait
Our history has two threads that run through it; the threads of patience and impatience. Threads that mark our response to waiting. We all remember...
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A Thankful City
Gratitude is a kind of thread that holds communities together. Often unseen, uncelebrated, and unnoticed by most as we go about our day to day...
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Loving Your Neighbours From Afar
Coming together by keeping at a distance – this seems to be our new reality. But how do we care for each other in these...
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The Non-Anxious Neighbourhood
What a strange time we live in. A virus, so small and so dangerous to so many, has brought the whole world to a stop....
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Temper
One of my neighbours is a farrier, he puts shoes on horses. He has taught me a lot about growing as a person and neighbour....
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Old Seeds, New Hope
We have a little cardboard box of seeds we pull down from our cupboard every year around this time. While the snow still covers the...
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I Love You, But…
One of the most enjoyable parts of my vocation as a pastor is to officiate weddings. There is something so tender and beautiful about two...
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What to do with nice things
A few years ago I was given a very pricey bottle of scotch. It was an unexpected surprise that threw me off a bit. So...
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Trying On New Words
Talking to others is a kind of dance towards deeper trust and respect. How we talk requires a lot of attention and care that our...
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
