All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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Raising Your Voice
In our home we have a four year old and a seven month old. Life can get loud. Our four year old sings, laughs, tells...
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From Me to We: Turning Passion Into Community
Neighbourhoods are full of potential. The places where we live provide opportunity for new connections, meaningful experiences, support, encouragement, and so much more. But the...
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The Power of Community
Faih Community is a powerful force. Margaret Wheatley often says that whatever the problem, community is the answer. But the benefits of being part of...
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Discovering Depth
This column, Into the Neighbourhood, has always been about loving our neighbours and creating the best for our neighbourhoods. When we explore these themes and...
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Making Memories
The Good Life is build on a foundation of memories and friendships. We can buy memories and invest in friendships, but both require something more...
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Follow the Star
When we step off of our front porch into our neighbourhoods we step into the lives of others and allow others into our own lives....
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No Joy Left Behind
Christmas is a time of such mixed emotional experiences for many of us. In the span of a week I have laughed and feasted with...
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Going Public
My grandfather is nearly 90 years old and lives in a small town in Saskatchewan. It is one of those towns with a grain elevator...
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The Good (and not so perfect) Neighbourhood
Sometimes we just want everything to work out. We look at the messiness around us and hope that it could be better. This has been...
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Finding Your Neighbourhood Super Power
Has anyone ever asked you what your super power is? It’s a strange question, but it does make you think, “do I have a special...
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