Vestigia Dei
Wycliffe College Blog

Vestigia Dei  – is a Latin term meaning “traces of God.” As a theological term it is associated with natural theology – that is, the view that there are vestiges of God within creation. We’ve chosen this term as the title of the Wycliffe College blog because our hope is that through these writings, readers might glimpse evidences for God as our writers interact with the wider world.

Saying no to isolation and accepting the gift of love

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"What if being rooted in Christ’s love is saying no to isolation and accepting the gift of love offered on the ground by the people right around me?" writes Amber Tremblett. "Because what is that if not the immanence of God? This latest foray into my anxious world has reminded me to look for God. In scripture and in prayer, yes, but also in all the moments of my life." Read more

The invitation of Black History Month

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Why is Black History Month needed? What does the invitation of this calendar month offer to all of us at large? Wycliffe College's Communications Associate Renee James reflects on the surprise and invitation of Black History Month.

Songs in Transition

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When circumstances overwhelm you, how do you stay the course? Wycliffe Senior Student Kathleen Krynski reflects on the power of the Psalms to orient, ground and guide through the big and small transitions of life.

Prayer for Choosing a New Principal for Wycliffe College

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We would like to invite the Wycliffe community to join us in prayer as we search for a new Principal:

 

Sovereign and gracious God,

Choose Joy

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In a world where contentment is often unattainable, Director of Development, Shelley McLagan, delves into the idea of choosing joy—not because Christians are exempt from struggles but because we have a God who is always with us when we go through them.

The Temptation of the Godless Sermon

Judy Paulsen

Some time ago I visited a church in which the sermon, delivered by a guest preacher, concluded with the sentence “If you do this you’ll be happy, and your neighbour will be happy.”

John Wycliffe's story—relevant for today

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The film "John Wycliffe Morningstar," produced by Trinity Digital Ltd., was released on Reformation Day—October 31. 

Scripture Readings for a Church in Trouble

Judy Paulsen

Over the past few weeks I have had several long conversations with pastors who seem dangerously close to burn-out. They’re worried because some 25 to 30 percent of their congregations haven’t returned to church following the easing of pandemic restrictions.

Body Talk: Is there a Christian Way to Think About Our Bodies?

Judy Paulsen

The first time I encountered the term eating disorder I was about twelve and read a letter addressed to Dear Abby, a syndicated advice column published in many North American newspapers.

Subway Prayer (or How to Pray for Strangers)

Judy Paulsen

Eight years ago, our family moved into the heart of Toronto. One of the surprises that came with this move was being freed from my car; something I was completely dependent on while pastoring in suburbia. Now I was taking public transit every day as I travelled into Wycliffe College.