Do you love Jesus, or just really like him?
I think one of the biggest challenges today is that many of us really like Jesus. And liking is good. But do we love him? That’s a […]
Miscellaneous
I am remembering the women who stayed home
This morning was busy at our house. My oldest, A., was up early so he could get dressed in his full piping kit, ready to […]
Maybe even beautiful.
Hard words this morning. Words that we’ve been trying to match up to headlines for generations. Words of Christ. Then he said to them, “Nation will rise […]
Alphabetical
This week’s Psalm has me thinking alphabetically. It is one of those word games poems that doesn’t translate into English. An alphabet poem – each […]
Christmas Cover Art Contest
Send us your Christmas-themed artwork and you may see it on the cover of our December issue! The contest is open to all ages and […]
Just a Moment
Next Sunday, we’ll be sharing the story of Jesus and the ten lepers from Luke 17: 11-19. A nice set-up for Harvest Thanksgiving, this story takes us to the very core of our activity as people of faith. Because, as Don Postema wrote, God is the Giver and we are the thanks-givers.
The Great Tapestry of Scotland
There’s been a buzz around Edinburgh over the past few weeks about The Tapestry. Capital Ts for sure. Officially, it’s the Great Tapestry of Scotland, […]
Virtue in a Crowded House
At the beginning of the month, writer James Cooper posted an article on the Transpositions blog called “Creativity as a Call to Virtue.” Transpositions is the blog […]
Life Lessons from Zip Lining
This past July, my nine year old, adrenaline-junkie daughter and I couldn’t resist going zip-lining down Marble Mountain near Corner Brook, NF. Its advertised to […]
Third Time Around
Yesterday, Plum was baptised. It was a bright day with a clear blue sky overhead. I thought that it felt a bit like Thanksgiving. Maybe […]
Learning Awkwardness
The kids brought acorns home from the park this weekend. They asked if they could make a display for the table, so I gave them […]
Why Work Isn’t Working
Last year my wife was attending an employment seminar to hear a presentation from the manager of a telemarketing firm. After he had made his […]
Blessed are the Cheesemakers
There are some days when sitting down in quiet isn’t going to happen. I think we’re there today. So I’m leaving the lectionary for now […]
Thursday – worshipping together
Prayer: We are Your willing servants Lord… how can we serve You today. We are Your willing servants Lord… how can we share Your love […]
Waiting but not watching the clock
With a title like that and a new baby in the house, you’d be forgiven for thinking I was focussing (again?) on patience or something […]
Monday, Monday
Beangirl will be seven at the end of the week. She had her party earlier in the month – trying to avoid the possibly hilarious party game of ‘count the contractions!’ – and it was lovely, sunny fun. We made felt finger puppets and DIY ziplock bag ice cream (google it – it may change your summer), and ate sticky strawberry meringues.
A tale of two crucifixions
Just how much vitality should there be in a crucified Jesus? It is peculiar question, no doubt. But it is a question that arises when […]
Reports of the Study Group to Research Denominational Membership Decline 2000-2001
Interim Report of the Study Group to Research Denominational Membership Decline (2000) The 125th General Assembly asked the Life and Mission Agency to convene a […]
State of the Church Report from 1995
STATE OF THE CHURCH REPORT (1995) SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE STATE OF THE CHURCH To the Venerable, the 121st General Assembly: This report is addressed to […]
Reports by the Long Range Planning Sub-Committee of the Assembly Council 2002-2011
Reports to General Assembly by the Long Range Planning Sub-Committee of the Assembly Council (2002 – 2011) 2002 REPORT OF THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE The […]