On Anniversaries
Yesterday I celebrated my 3rd anniversary of ordination in the United Church of Canada. That day rewarded the end of a very long, difficult, challenging, isolating process. The problem is, not a lot has changed. I am of a certain theological perspective that is not...
The Ministry of Ministry Recruitment
With a title like that for a post, I feel like I should break into some sort of Monty Python skit. But I shall resist. Today my denomination is advertising a position in the national office with the title, "Program Coordinator for Ministry Recruitment" The description...
It’s Pentecost
We've got a problem...
The Promise to Come…
“The Promise To Come” Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 This is Pentecost Sunday, the day we celebrate what became the birth of the church. The day when the Holy Spirit was unleashed on the disciples and Peter went out into the street to preach about Jesus...
“Let Us Die”
I can't imagine there are any other words that could be more heart breaking to Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, than "Let us die." Especially when it's coming from a church! Yup, you read that right. Members of a church actually said, "Let us die!" The question...
How Great is Our God – Chris Tomlin
"Sing with me..."