While the culture encourages us to build life upon the altar of our own enjoyments, in Lent we actively limit our enjoyments. After all, what is more diametrically opposed to a self-pleasing culture than a time of fasting self-denial? Continue reading
We live in a time when most congregations and denominations find themselves well into their “forty days.” That is to say, we are in that vulnerable place where hunger is sharpest, resources all but spent, vision blurred and identity in doubt. We feel a growing desperation. So there is an important choice before us, one we need to address before and during any attempts at so-called congregational development. Continue reading
Many people today approach matters of faith like choosing the appropriate flu medication. Faith exist along a long spiritual shelf for which one is able to pick and choose that which best fits their own symptoms and desires. Continue reading
Ultimately, the creation of the Calgary Secular Church testifies that God is active. It shows that God is working in people’s hearts in deeper ways than we can acknowledge. Continue reading
Decluttering can be difficult process, where we have to let go. We have to prioritise what will stay and what will not. This is not just a physical reality, our spiritual lives sometimes need to be decluttered to prevent a lot of extra stuff from distracting our connection with God. Continue reading
I am clearly understood to be middle-aged on campus. Even among staff and faculty, being in my mid-forties means that I am older than most. Yet in the parish, or when I go to church meetings in the diocese or deanery, I am seen as one of the younger generation. Continue reading
In this rural parish, by design we have to be a flexible bunch. Life happens; we adapt. Otherwise we really WOULD get bent out of shape. Continue reading
It’s that time of year when we reflect on the year that has passed, and start thinking about the year to come. Do your 2013 New Year’s resolutions include something relating to your spiritual or church life? Continue reading
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we still celebrate our time in Advent with a few more Anglican gems… Continue reading
We continue to examine those delightful gems of the Anglican church as we count down throughout our Advent journey… Continue reading
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