By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksSurely not everyone in America is a country music fan, right?Nor is everyone simply mega fans of 1980s hit rom-coms and...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksThe old adage says you’re better off not meeting your heroes; they’ll only let you down.I counter that once in a while a...

I recently celebrated my second anniversary at our large faith-based mission that provides emergency shelter, housing and food services to hundreds...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksThere is a dog that frequents the same kennel for daycare as our dog. I’ll call him “Spot” to protect his privacy as I...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksMy heart breaks for fellow Christians who believe that God is so small that the message of infinite mercy, love and grace...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksYou know what I find interesting about working at an emergency shelter?The deepest desire most of our guests and community...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksPhone calls smash into scheduled video calls, and then I hop off only to drive across town for a meeting with another...

Rev. Devlyn BrooksJoy, my friends.My heavens, we forget, at our own peril, that life is also supposed to be filled with joy.The Apostle Paul lists...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksThe older I get, the more I wish I would have paid attention to the naturalist writers of America’s 19th century 35 years...

Grace Evangelical Church of Strathcona is pleased to share impactful updates on the transition of leadership, service updates, and how to get...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksIt was 7:15 p.m. … Already 15 minutes late.But no more people were wandering in.Michael, our gracious and gifted musician...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksAs a kid, I dreaded going anywhere with Mom because inevitably she would find someone she’d connect with, and there would...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksOur youngest daughter, and last child at home, graduated high school, and moved away from us, all within the span of two...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksOur confirmation classes are wrapped up; senior Sunday was celebrated; we’ve passed Memorial Day; and now our church’s...

The little man’s eyes were wide with awe as he looked up in amazement as I marked a cross on his forehead, blessing him with, “May the Lord bless...