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...

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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...

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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...

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