Category Archives: Writing

The H-Word

Posted on February 26, 2017 by robpetkau

Get your hallelujahs out while you can, folks: Lent is almost upon us. In the Anglican Church, and probably in some other liturgical denominations, we conclude many of our services with the phrase, ‘Thanks be to God. Alleluia!’ But for … Continue reading →

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Truth or Duh

Posted on November 26, 2016 by robpetkau

What’s the difference between truth and fact? This question came up recently at my Bible Study group meeting, and it prompted an interesting discussion: one person put forward the idea that facts change, but the truth is constant. Another … Continue reading →

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Milestones, Part 2

Posted on September 10, 2016 by robpetkau

As often happens lately, what I thought would be one Disciplehood post turned out to be too long to be read in one go. Therefore, I decided to split Milestones in two. Now for the navel-gazing promised in Part 1 … Continue reading →

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Milestones, Part 1

Posted on September 7, 2016 by robpetkau

Not long ago, I posted my 300th Disciplehood entry, and nobody even bought me flowers. (Our sixth bloggiversary will be on September 30, if you want a shot at redemption, BTW.) The arrival of these two Disciplehood milestones within just a few … Continue reading →

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The G-Word, Part 4: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Posted on August 29, 2016 by robpetkau

Once I decided to close out this series talking about the Garden of Eden, I knew I had to include this clip from The Simpsons. And yes, I must recount a few highlights: • ‘Please rise for our opening hymn, … Continue reading →

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The G-Word, Part 3: Horticultural Fisherman

Posted on August 28, 2016 by robpetkau

The G-Word occurs most often in Genesis, but 12 of the 13 times ‘garden’ is used in that book, the text is referring to Eden. After Genesis, the two books that use the G-Word the most are Song of Songs and … Continue reading →

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The G-Word, Part 2: Partnership

Posted on August 27, 2016 by robpetkau

When I think about gardens, I think of my mom’s yard. Potato plants like ferns. Carrots plants like pine saplings. Tomato plants dripping with fruit. Onion plants that stand higher than the back fence. Enough cucumber plants to keep Bicks in … Continue reading →

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