Clergy, the church, and the state

There have been times where I hear wedding stories from fellow clergy and really want to tear up my license to marry and send it back to the government. (note: of course all weddings I have done have been very lovely and special) But there are so many horror stories...

Are You Ready or Not?

It’s a new year. Christmas has come and gone. We’ve sung our carols, we’ve lit our candles, we’ve had our pageants. Are we ready for what comes next? Do we remember the sacrifice and promises made, not in his birth, but what comes after…...

Thoughts For 2012

It’s the start of a new year. Some people make resolutions. I’m not that type of guy. However, 2012 could be an interesting year. Here are the things I’m looking forward to, in no particular order. Cruxifusion – I am on the board of this...

Top Posts of 2011

Seems people like to do this. So here are my most viewed posts of 2011. Not necessarily my favourite, but they are the most viewed. 10 – First up is a sermon from Boxing Day last year, “Prepare Yet The Way: What’s Next?” 9 – Then was a...

2011 Thanks

2011 has been a good year overall. Yes, it’s not all a field of roses, but there are many things for which I am thankful. I met some wonderful people this year and made new friendships, developed others and continue to love the church and community in which I...

Christmas Approaches

The air has become decidedly cooler over the last week. Ice has formed in buckets left behind from the summer. A light skiff of frost and/or snow greets us each morning. The ground is hardening under our feet as the frost settles into the soil. The days are very short...