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Building for the Kingdom
Many of you know that I have been involved in what has become a “resettlement movement” here in Grey Bruce. It began with an informal information meeting back in September about sponsoring refugees, and it has grown to 15 sponsorship … Continue reading
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The Bible: Trustworthy?
As we make our way through Living Faith (the PCC statement of faith), section 5 deals with the Bible: trustworthy, sufficient, and reliable for all faith and life. The pressing question for most of us is how is a book that … Continue reading
Refuge for the Refugee
This sermon seemed to have sparked a bit of a dialogue around here. Check it out, and feel free to comment. You can access the audio on what I’m hoping is being published as a podcast. Sanctuary (Refuge) for the … Continue reading
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Let’s Have a Conversation
Since I accepted the call to be a minister of Word and Sacrament at St. Andrew’s, a number of questions have been foremost in my mind. Who are we as Christ’s church in the world? Who are we as worshipers? … Continue reading
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Why people are really leaving the church
A friend forwarded a Facebook post (the link is below) that another friend had reposted. Isn’t it amazing how information travels! After reading it, I was reminded of one of my earliest posts on this blog – Across the 9th … Continue reading
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Thomas and Reality
On this Second Sunday of Easter, churches everywhere (at least the ones that follow the lectionary) are meeting Thomas. Our questions for today will run the gamut of faith, doubt, unbelief, and of what is really real. Here is my … Continue reading
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Poem For The Sunday Lectionary – The Transfiguration
Originally posted on A Poetic Kind Of Place:
THE LIGHT WE’VE BEGUN TO KNOW (Mark 9: 2-10; 2 Corinthians 4: 3-6) We think we know light’s movements – the way sun’s rays can play across the surface of the water,…
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A Shepherdly King and a Kingly Shepherd
Anyone following modern politics will know that political leaders have very long lists of concerns that occupy their time and effort. But genuine concern for Average Joe or Jane citizen is seldom very high on those lists. To the average … Continue reading
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Advent
Originally posted on In The Eddy:
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light (Isa 9:2) It appears that I am about as good at blogging as I ever was at journaling. I’m not sure why I…
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The Parable of the Dragnet
Moving Toward Completion: Matthew 13:47-50 When I read this parable and it’s sister parable, the Interpretation of the Weeds in the Wheat, I tend to get a little nervous. I get nervous for two reasons. First, I’m uncomfortable with judgment. … Continue reading
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