Everyday Christianity
If worship is an act of religious devotion in response to God, then the opportunity to worship exists far beyond the walls of our church buildings. The very way we live our lives is worship. How does that inform the choices we make? How do we respond to God’s grace in our daily lives?
“Nothing’s changed, but everything’s different”
Life is full of tensions, but we can choose how to respond to those situations. Sometimes we just need to apply a new perspective, to re-focus. Nothing may change but ourselves; and that can make everything different. Continue reading
I don’t want to be needy!
Expressing a need does not make us needy – it actually helps us to build up community. Continue reading
Watching the Walking
Our challenge is not to presume that ministry that isn’t seen is being ignored. Rather, it is either being temporarily shifted in the priority scale, or that they are being done out of our limited sight. Continue reading
Taped Prayer
A bible study group decided to pray for the children of the parish; one name each, for a month. Continue reading
Endurance
One would not expect to be able to complete a physically demanding endurance exercise without training. One hopes that as Christians we spiritually prepare ourselves for the endurance exercise that is life. Continue reading
“Who are they that fear the Lord?”
The bible often tells us to fear God. In biblical context, fear is defined as: “Regard (God) with reverence and awe.” It is a deep respect that God wants, not anxiety. Continue reading
Quality over Quantity
What time we have is never enough; let’s at least use it wisely and show the world where our hearts are. Continue reading
Highlights from CoGS
I’m presently at the meeting of CoGS (the Council of General Synod, the body that meets face-to-face twice per year between General Synod years). Continue reading
Your Church DOES That?!
The Good News is in our church, and it’s our call to share that good news with the world. Continue reading
The Light of Christ!
The beginning of our Easter celebrations was Saturday night, with the Great Vigil. We celebrated light and life – for all the world, for all times, for all of us to carry in our hearts. Continue reading
