Book Review – Reframing Hope
Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation Carol Harold Merrit I first learned about Carol Harold Merrit doing research on the feelings of Gen-X'ers in the church. I found her book, Tribal Church, and resonated with her views on how people of my generation see...
Worship Wednesday – To God Alone
Aaron Shust offers a refrain of praise, "To God Alone" edit: Whoops, it seems they changed it so it can't be embedded. Just click here instead.
Men and the church
Last weekend the Chronicle Herald (Halifax's daily newspaper) had a brief story on men and the church. It was an interview with David Murrow about his book Why Men Hate Going To Church. (update: the article is no longer available online) I also believe he has many...
Who Can Be Trusted? – Sermon Sept. 19, 2010
“Who Can Be Trusted?” Luke 16:1-13 Sometimes, not very often, when I sit down to write my sermon, I wonder, “What was I thinking when I picked this one?” This week was one of those weeks. We have this reading that most people aren't really sure what to do with. Jesus...
Worship Wednesday – Oh Happiness
Another great band, the David Crowder* Band, who is coming to Halifax in October. Get your tickets, it'll be a great show!
Build a Mighty Fortress – Louisburg Anniversary Sermon, Sept 12, 2010
“Building A Mighty Fortress” 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Matthew 28:16-21 Like many people, I've been to Louisburg before. If I remember, you've got some sort of museum here or something that people like to go to. I guess I've been to the fortress three times. Once on a family...
About Nick
Nick is a preacher serving in rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
He also coaches Track & Field, referees basketball, and enjoys spending time with his wife in the great outdoors.