ANiC Church Planting — My 2nd Hat
ANiC Synod – Church Planting
Day off?
Over the past 5 years I have heard a repeated refrain, “RD, you NEED to take a day off each week”. I hear it from our wardens, from the Parish Council, from our Futures Group, from my bishop and even from my wife. Please believe me – I try.
The problem is that my weeks […]
We put pictures of trees on our calendars. God has pictures of subway cars filled with people.
Just a few weeks ago I went fishing in Algonquin park. Bry, his brother Scott and me and Matty loaded the car to the roof (literally!) after our St. G -Milton service and drove up to Smoke Lake. After a 3 1/2 hour drive we arrived at the boat launch, emptied the car. […]
One year later.
Today marks the one year anniversary of Justice Milanetti’s ruling that resulted in our leaving 7051 Guelph Line. So, so much has happened in a year. I have been reflecting ont he goodness of our Lord all day. I was boarding an airplane when I received the news of the ruling – that was Monday, […]
Maundy Thursday.
No … not Monday Thursday – Maundy. It comes from the Latin phrase “Mandatum novum … “; meaning “a new covenant”. These were Jesus’ words in John13:34, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another …”
On Maundy Thursday, Christians around the world celebrate the Lord’s Last Supper with his […]
He leads me.
You may recognize this from Psalm 23. “He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul.” I have rediscovered this truth over the past few days. Like me, I’m sure your life is busy. We all have so many different spheres of activity and responsibility – all vying for our […]
Ash Wednesday?
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. If you are new to the church, or the church calendar is new to you, take a moment to read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday.
You see that historically, Lent has been observed by Christians either giving up something or adding something to their lives for 40 days. […]
Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
I have been reading, praying and preparing for our next sermon series on the cross. One of the great joys has been singing solid atonement hymns in the shower. I was raised on this stuff. One hymn in particular hits me hard. It tales me back to my childhood, as I recall my father standing […]
