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Face your fears
Sometimes, the world seems like a more evil place than ever before. In reality, I imagine it isn’t much more or less evil than in […]
Sometimes, the world seems like a more evil place than ever before. In reality, I imagine it isn’t much more or less evil than in […]
We are not isolated individuals; we are a community. God calls us to look after each other, even when we don’t know what to do or say.
What does prayer look like for you? For many people, even seasoned believers, prayer is something that happens at meal times, maybe at bed time, […]
This week, I have been participating as a counsellor at a discernment event for potential ministry candidates within my denomination. It truly is a privilege […]
In the past while, there has been a Lexus commercial on television that has intrigued me – not because I’m in a position to be […]
Normally, after a week that has had so much “news” – everything from an ice storm to bombs going off – I would write to […]
Yesterday, where I live, we had one of those rare late-season “snow days”. The school buses were cancelled, and warnings were being issued all over […]
So how was your Easter? Was it a great celebration with church family and loved ones? To be sure, it’s a highlight of the year. […]
What does Holy Saturday – the day between Good Friday and Easter – look like for you? For most of us, it’s a busy day […]
In yesterday’s Federal Budget, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced that the government will take measures to plug some of the loopholes in the tax laws […]
In case you missed it, the Roman Catholic Church has a new leader as of this week. Pope Francis is the first pontiff from the […]
Stompin’ Tom Connors, a popular Canadian musician, died earlier this week. His style was not popular with everyone, but most Canadians know who he was, […]
Have you ever sensed that you were really busy at church? It doesn’t happen just to pastors and ministry leaders; being afflicted with busyness can […]
Yesterday, I heard a story from a woman who has experienced real community in the life of her church. When she was a new believer, […]
February 15 should be known as “Half-Price Chocolate” day. After all, like many other days intended to celebrate virtuous occasions, Valentine’s Day has become a […]
I received a flyer in the mail this week with a picture of a local citizen, smiling, and flipping pancakes, advertising the local Lions’ Club […]
Many, many thanks to those of you who have prayed for me and the team with whom I travelled to minister to the staff, faculty […]
I’ve been blogging a bit while I’m in India, reflecting on the work I’m seeing God do in this most interesting country. In a recent post, I […]
As you read this, I will be en route to Bangalore, India, where I will be providing spiritual direction to pastors and students (and possibly […]
Happy new year! Did you make any resolutions? New Year’s resolutions have gone from being notions for self-improvement and have become key factors in western […]