I just got off the phone with my missionary cousin in Brazil (yes, I guess they do have phones in the Amazon Jungle!) We’re so excited that plans continue to move forward for our trip to the Xingu River. Everything is still in the works, but we hope to take a group from Our Saviour down [...]
Archive for February, 2008
29 Feb
Affirmation of Faith – Redux
Pastor Lee recently wrote an Affirmation of Faith. I found it quite powerful and thought I would share…
Affirmation of Faith
No matter what the world has said in the past,
I believe in God the Father
Who took a murderer named Moses,
A rascal named Jacob, an adulterer named David,
And a prostitute named Rahab, turned their lives around
And called [...]
28 Feb
Fresh Expressions
In some ways I wonder if the church in North America will, in 25 years, look a little like the church in England looks today. That is why I am interested to observe how the church in parts of Europe are working together to bring the gospel to life in their countries. Fresh Expressions is an organization created [...]
28 Feb
Wilderness Wonderings Part 2
Throughout the season of Lent Pastor Lee and I have been leading a sermon series called “Wilderness Wonderings.” We asked members of our community to submit questions or “wonderings” and together we’re wrestling with the questions by telling stories, looking at scripture, and allowing Jesus to be the third person in our conversation. It has [...]
26 Feb
Briercrest Videos
I did my first degree at Briercrest College in Saskatchewan. It was a gem in the middle of the flat Saskatchewan desert. I loved it! I came across some promotional videos created over the past few years. They are quite entertaining, I hope you enjoy them!
Check out another great video here, [...]
23 Feb
Anglican priests get ‘grace period’ in diocesan rift
The trouble continues in the Anglican church. Here’s an article in the Globe and Mail about breakaway congregations…
22 Feb
“The 12″ – Matthew
MATTHEW
“The author of the first gospel is symbolized by a winged man – a figure of humanity and reason. I picture Matthew as a serious guy, but also a risk-taker, a thinker: someone I like having coffee with. Acrylic and gold leaf on wooden panel, 18 x 24””
Douglas Driediger is a Calgary artist who is [...]
20 Feb
If you could have 3 things in life…
I was visiting the web site of a church in the States and took a moment to visit the “staff” page. Each of their nine pastors has a little profile and besides giving answers to questions such as, “what are your favorite books,” or “what are your passions,” they answered the question, “if you could [...]
20 Feb
Johnny Random
One of my college friends is livin’ it up in Korea (and other exotic Far Eastern destinations). We started calling him Johnny Random a decade ago because of his penchant for coming up with the most amazing phrases, ideas, and activities. He is someone who has inspired me and continues to teach me about faith [...]
13 Feb
Methuselah, was it heaven on earth?
Would you ever want to live to be 969 like our good friend Methuselah? I think it would be great, you could spend one century as a hobo and another as an astronaut. You could walk around the world a few times, or maybe dig a hole to China. Think of the possibilities! The book [...]
8 Feb
Today’s Debate on Intelligent Design
Today I recieved my copy of the latest Salvo Magazine and the issue was devoted to the ongoing intelligent design debate. It has been several years since I’ve read up on the latest arguments and counter-arguments for intelligent design, so my comments may not be altogether helpful. But I am fascinated by the debate and an [...]
6 Feb
Biblical Backgrounds
When I went to Israel in 2000, we used some decent maps and study materials. Today, things have come a long way! One great benefit to our upcoming trip to Israel is the benefit of using great new study materials produced by Biblical Backgrounds. We’re looking at a series of great resources that really dig [...]
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