All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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Banana Seats
When I was a boy I visited my cousin in Saskatoon. When we played in her front yard I was always on the lookout for the...
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The Chester Mirror
It was April 1, 2017 that The Chester Mirror’s first article appeared, as if out of nowhere, onto the scene. It was funny, local, and...
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Atlas-Makers
Maps lie. That’s the unexpected and bold statement my professor told me as we looked at a map on his wall. He was an amateur...
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Where the Sidewalk Begins
Most mornings, when the weather is good, my daughter and her friend put on their backpacks and we plod together out the back door and down...
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Hermits and Other Neighbours
One of my greatest fears is to be stranded alone on an island. Like Tom Hanks in Castaway, I imagine myself creating an imaginary friend...
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Little Boat, Big Sea
The challenge of this pandemic has opened surprising new doors for many who are searching for comfort and inspiration. One survey by BookNet Canada showed that...
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Seasons of the Soul
Every year at this time I look out over my beehives with deep compassion. There, half buried in snow, are a few thousand honeybees huddles together...
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Felicity
The most valuable piece of paper in our home right now is a yellow piece of construction paper we taped up beside the mirror in...
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Wabi Sabi
Nothing has taught me as much about life, faith, and relationships as being a parent has. Each morning I am awoken by the chatter of one...
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The Problem of Pain
Last year I had a debilitating nerve pain that overturned my daily life. From the tip of my finger to my neck, on one side, was...
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
