All posts by Preston Pouteaux
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Courage
Bravery and courage are not just for heroes, they are character qualities available to everyone. In fact, a courageous acts can turn a moment into...
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In Good Hands
This morning we heard a ‘thud’ on our living room window. I knew right away what it was. A bird hit our window. I winced...
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The Journey
Everyday we pass through our neighbourhoods: rows of homes and vehicles, the same ones as yesterday, they roll by and lull us into a sense...
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It’s All About the Kids
Funny little known fact: I was the soap box derby champion of Saskatchewan in 1992. I was eleven years old and for a brief moment...
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The Ancient Art of Stability
We are a mobile people living in a fast-paced world. This mobility has given us access to better work, better vacations, and accessible services. We...
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9 Summer Memories You Can Make With Your Neighbours
Summer can often slip away on. The hopes we had in March for summer fun seem to get pushed back as our weekends fill with...
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Seven Neighbourists That Bring Meaning to Our Community
Neighbourists are those people who find meaning from neighbourhood by giving meaning to their neighbourhood. They have lifestyle that chooses to engage the place where...
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Miracles
Do miracles still happen today? In the stories of God and God’s people in the Bible we read about some spectacular and almost unbelievable miracles....
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Neighbourhood Story Tellers
Everyone you meet has a story. They may have had good or bad experiences, hard or joyful memories, and all of this makes up their...
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To Walk
Walking is a time waster these days. In a busy world with things to get done, walking is the inconvenient and slow option. Leisurely walking...
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