Theo saw his pastor quietly unclog a toilet on a youth trip and it struck him – this is the gospel.
The best way to speak our faith is to live it, to act in such a way that our love for God and neighbour is evident.
That simple thing that his pastor did inspired Theo.
When Theo attended Thinking Shrewdly 2026 in Toronto a few weeks ago, his biggest learning experience came from meeting a woman who lived on the streets.
She wandered into the church and Theo gave her water and some food.
They talked together and he realized that she needed a sleeping bag.
So they went to Canadian Tire to buy one.
She preferred the smaller sleeping bag because it was easier to carry – but it cost $2 more.
She insisted on giving him the $2.
Then they went to MacDonalds and Theo offered to buy her lunch.
She graciously ordered the McValue meal for $5 and said she’d eat it as two meals.
They sat and talked together.
He learned that she reads the Bible but she can’t remember anything from two years ago.
At the end of their lunch, she said, “Theo, you are my friend.”
Sometimes it’s more simple than we think.
Like Theo says, if someone needs help, we should help.
This is participating with God.
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