Becoming a farmer wasn’t necessarily in Jerremie Clyde’s life plans. But somehow it happened, and now, besides working at the University of Calgary, he, his wife and children live and work on Little Loaves Farm. They seek to grow great food while caring for creation, and the tale of their journey from city to farm living is a very inspiring one. Continue reading
Pakistani American author and interfaith activist Saadia Faruqi writes a stirring account of how her mosque in Houston, Texas is using Ramadan iftars (breaking of the fast at sunset) as an opportunity to bring people from many faith traditions together. It’s a hope-filled story of new friends talking, eating, learning and growing together. Continue reading
Widely known for his Galloping Gourmet TV series, Graham Kerr has worn many other hats in his life besides those of a chef and TV host. He has also been a sailor, military officer, hotel manager, best-selling author, Youth with a Mission missionary, husband, father and grandfather. At age 83, Kerr is as exuberant and creative as ever. Continue reading
The Humanities 101 program at St. Mary’s University brings free, university level courses to adults who experience mental and physical health challenges, poverty, and addictions. It also brings hope for a better tomorrow. Continue reading
As a chaplain who supports released prisoners reintegrating into society, Peter Worsley has many stories to share of the rebirth of courage, faith, gratitude and joy. And his vocation all started one night, sixteen years ago, with a prophetic dream. Continue reading
Renowned for his work as a speaker, activist and author, Parker Palmer is also the founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal. We were delighted to chat with him about his life, his work, and his passion for helping others “rejoin soul and role.” Continue reading
Juno Award winning singer/songwriter Steve Bell writes about a paradigm-shifting perspective on resurrection, and its important implications for how we live today. Continue reading
Nancy Sleeth is a Christian environmentalist, author, and co-founder of the nonprofit Blessed Earth. She shares her inspiring story of how a simple prayer birthed the courage to seize an opportunity, with far-reaching consequences. Continue reading
On a trip to South Africa as a teenager, Alanna Schwartz witnessed the devastating after-effects of apartheid. She came home to Canada with fresh eyes to see the racism towards First Nations people in her own country, and felt a tug on her spirit. Continue reading
A Kolbe Times conversation with Adriana Tulissi, Manager of the University of Calgary’s Faith & Spirituality Centre, about the exciting, rewarding quest to create a religion-positive campus culture. Continue reading
