Words to the Church, Part 6 – Know Jesus

A few weeks ago I decided I wanted to spend a bit of time sharing my thoughts to the church. As a young(ish) clergy person I have some ideas after observing the state of the church over the last 10 years. Frankly, to be honest, if I wasn’t clergy, I’m not...

A River Runs Through It – Sermon, Jan 9, 2011

“A River Runs Through It” Matthew 3:13-17 After the last month we’ve experienced here in Cape Breton, it seems appropriate to talk about water this morning. We’ve sure had a lot of it placed in our region over the last month. Some of us weathered the...

This Is It – Christmas Eve Sermon, Dec. 24, 2010

My Christmas Eve reflection. Merry Christmas to all! “This Is It!” Well my friends. We have made it. This is the night we’ve all been waiting for. No more shopping. No more baking. No more fussing. No more endless running around. Tonight we relax and enjoy the...

One – Sermon, May 16, 2010

“One” Acts 16:16-34; John 17:20-26 Have you ever had to make a decision you knew would be unpopular yet made it anyway knowing it was the right thing to do? Most of you are parents, so I know you understand me! You have no doubt had to make a decision on your...

“There or Not?” – Sermon, March 28, 2010

“There or Not?” Luke 19:28-40 Growing up I made regular trips to Cape Breton. Family vacation when I was small, my grade 6 school trip was to Baddeck and Louisburg, in my teens I was here pretty much every year for basketball. And then, of course, I met Bev in...