Leadership in Troubled Times

I watch the news. I go to meetings. I talk to people. Here’s a paraphrase of what I hear, “We’re doomed!” People are losing hope. Hope they have for raising children to be well educated. Hope in having jobs. Hope in paying bills. Hope in the...

It’s All in the Attitude – Sermon, Jan. 30, 2011

“It’s All in the Attitude” Micah, 6:8; Matthew 5:1-12 Have you ever been sitting with a group of people when someone comes into the room and just deflates the great atmosphere in the room? Maybe you’re all sitting around laughing and sharing stories when...

Beat the Belt

Here’s my weekly update in regards to my exercise regimen. First, I have to confess that I had a bad spell already. Last week I was feeling quite under the weather. Mostly I was very weak and had a small touch of nausea. I attempted to work out under those...

Leadership in tough times

Typically I don’t talk about government issues here. It’s more of a matter of my position in the community. Also, I’m not in any particular favour of  one party over another, I look to the leaders and candidates representing me, and if I like what I...

I Belong To….? – Sermon, Jan. 23, 2011

“I Belong To… ?” 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23 When I was a rookie on my high school basketball team we were at the provincial championships being held in Truro. We won a really hard fought first game and were hanging around the motel the next morning...