What Matters is Hope

15 July 2011Rick Horst

“When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who […]

When God Blesses Our Little Bit

1 June 2011Herb Gale

We are probably all familiar with the definition of “parable” that I was taught in Sunday school: “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” That […]

Fear of Running Out

1 May 2011Herb Gale

It may surprise you that generosity is one of the nine fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22. If you’re like me, you remember […]

Change is Coming

1 April 2011Dr Herb Gale

There is a joke I have told from time to time that I am sure most us have heard before. Question: How many Presbyterians does […]

Table Talk

1 March 2011Herb Gale

I remember with fondness the Sunday lunchtime con-versations I enjoyed during my first pastorate in North Carolina. It was the regular practice for us to […]

Under Construction

1 January 2011Herb Gale

On Nov. 21, I had the happy task of presiding over the dedication of the new retreat house that is under construction at Crieff Hills. […]

Going Viral

1 December 2010Herb Gale

On April 11, 2009, a frumpy, middle-aged woman from a little village in Scotland stood on the stage of Britain’s Got Talent and announced that […]

My Nephew’s Wedding

1 November 2010Herb Gale

I have just returned from North Carolina where I officiated at my nephew, Russell’s wedding to a beautiful young woman named Jeni. It was a […]

Partners in Possibility

1 October 2010Herb Gale

It was 3:30 Sunday afternoon and I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was my wife, Shirley. “Do you feel well enough to go […]

HMS Generosity

1 September 2010Herb Gale

During Assembly I invited commissioners to sail with me into the future God is preparing for God’s people on a ship I christened, Generosity (see […]

Stories of Generosity

1 July 2010Herb Gale

His name is Percy. He is a frequent visitor at the Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry Centre, dropping in for a cup of coffee and a […]

Rev. Harvey Self, Moderatorial Year, 2009-2010

1 June 2010communications

The Dash Poem (Revised) by Harvey Self; Apologies to Linda Ellis I heard of a man who stood to speak When his Moderatorial Year was […]

Turning the World Upside Down

1 May 2010Harvey Self

As you read this, the Long-Range Planning Committee has just finished hosting a conference which they hope and pray will be one of those moments […]

Believe

1 April 2010Harvey Self

Stop doubting and believe. — John 20:27 As I put my pen to paper for this article, Canada is about to host the 2010 Olympic […]

One Body

1 March 2010Harvey Self

Since James Cameron’s Hollywood blockbuster Avatar became the highest grossing film in the world only a few weeks into its release, you have to think […]