Discernment is not about finding happiness. It is about finding ourselves and seeking God. It is about pondering our inner movements without negative judgement and prejudice. Continue reading
Is it possible to see friendship as its own spiritual discipline? Instead of observing our spiritual disciplines by ourselves, alone in our inner chambers, what if we involved our friends? Continue reading
The community of faith is naturally a place where people are willing to lend help at a moments notice. Yet so often these same people, so very willing to lend a hand to those less fortunate, will not allow others to help them. Continue reading
I am tired of the labels and the constant twisting of such labels – when ‘Evangelical’ means Angry, ‘Conservative’ means Fundamentalist, and ‘Liberal’ means Unintelligent. Continue reading
No one had to show up this morning.
Our society does not demand that any of them be here this morning. It doesn’t even demand that you be here this morning. There are lots of other good things to do. There are many other places to be fulfilled; other churches, temples, charity runs and nature walks to name a few. There is sleep. There are yummy eggs benedict and fun purple rubber ducks. Continue reading
The Very Reverend Mike Sinclair, Dean and Rector of St. Paul’s Cathederal in Regina, reflects on the #22days initiative and the call to be a prophetic church. Continue reading
The story of the anointing of David is a gift for preachers of narrative and we get a tiny glimpse into the psyche of Samuel; that great king maker who stands as the transitional figure between the times of the Judges and the times of the Kings of Israel. If we remember that Mary’s Magnificat is a reiteration of Hannah’s praise we get the idea the Samuel like Jesus was expected to upset the world order. Continue reading
3 local teens have committed suicide in the last year in my small community… sitting in our church buildings, running programs only for those who attend does not support or save at risk youth. But reaching out could. Continue reading
Getting through the door again—at the gym or at church—can be difficult. But when we’re invited and welcomed, we know it’s healthy and beneficial and something we want to make a priority in our lives. Continue reading
Why is the ‘fullness of time’ only used to describe events of the past, or events of the future, but never the events of today? Isn’t God still deeply active in the tapestry of our affairs? Continue reading
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