Human knowledge is continually changing. We are constantly learning more about almost everything—from the stars above us to the flowers all around us to the very nature of the earth […]
Reclaiming Jesus (May 18, 2018)
There are some days when I’m proud to be a Christian. This is one of them. I’ve written before of times when other Christians are an embarrassment to me— when […]
Why We Have Funerals (May 11, 2018)
I’ve noticed over the last number of years that it is becoming more and more common for people to choose not to have funerals. Honestly, that causes me some concern. […]
The Gift of Communion (May 20, 2018)
Today is Pentecost. On this day, we celebrate the gift of Spirit and life and communication. The first reading from Ezekiel is a wonderful parable about the gift of God […]
Sharing the Divine Life (May 13, 2018)
Today, in the first reading from Acts, we heard the minutes of the very first church meeting in history. Peter gives a report about what’s been happening. Then they get […]
Friends and Lovers (May 6, 2018)
I have a friend who has a friend … Tim is a Lutheran pastor who freely admits that he is a liturgical, theological and musical snob. His favourite rant was […]
WWJD—What Would Jesus Do? (May 4, 2018)
I’m sure we’ve heard this slogan before: What Would Jesus Do? It became popular in the 1990’s as an evangelical slogan. Members of evangelical churches used it as a personal […]