A few weeks ago my sermon was from a part of the Bible that talks about how awesome the Bible is. The author of this particular text raves about how God’s word is their source of light and their foundation….Read More→
“How many of you have tried incorporating Sabbath into your life?” the retreat speaker asked. I squirmed a little in my seat. Not because I hadn’t tried taking Sabbath…I had tried, often. But my mind went back to the past month…Read More→
I can’t tell you how many times I have spoken at a church or a Christian event and had a woman tell me afterwards: “This is the first time I have ever heard a woman preach.” I’m never quite sure…Read More→
November was a long, dark, and loud month for me. It often felt like a downward spiral from difficult to devastating, and the increasing darkness that comes with the longer nights of this month has well reflected how the world…Read More→
One of my favourite children’s books is the classic Going on a Bear Hunt. You may have read it, but if not, let me give you a summary. The book reads like a poem, or a song, with a rhythm…Read More→
Jesus said this: “You have heard that it was said: love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:43-44) Well now. No one can say that…Read More→
I have recently returned from a two week vision trip to Lebanon, where I joined with a team of pastors from around the country to see firsthand the work that our missions’ partners are doing there. One of the things…Read More→