The ‘Unfuneral’

What do you do when you are asked to be with a family who want some sort of recognition or ritual when a loved one has passed away? You plan a funeral or memorial service, right? But what if that family was deeply hurt by the church 20 years ago at the most vulnerable...

Prepare Ye The Way: When – Sermon, Nov 28, 2010

“Prepare Ye The Way: When?” Matthew 24:36-44 I love the season of Advent. It’s a time to get ready. Sure there’s the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas, but there’s also the excitement building for the celebration that is coming. For...

What Do We Mean By God?

(I originally posted this on http://cruxifusion.ca) This past month some different lines of thought answering the question “What do we mean by God?” was published in a small, but national church magazine. As I read through the responses, I found myself asking the...

Let it Reign – Sermon Nov. 21, 2010

“Let it Reign” Luke 23:33-43 This week we learned the identity of our future Queen as our future King proposed to her sometime recently. The world seems all aflutter with the news. Where will the wedding take place? How much will it cost? What will the bride be...

Alive – Remembrance Sermon, Nov. 7, 2010

“Alive!” Luke 20:27-38 “As long as we both shall live.” Those are the words we hear in wedding ceremonies. The promise to love our spouses for our entire time here on earth together. It’s a beautiful moment in the ceremony when the bride and groom make their...