As the Christmas season approaches, several of my friends and colleagues have asked me if I am going south to visit my parents during the holidays. When you think about it, their question is a logical one. The reason? Because the Christmas holidays are one of the times of the year that families gather in... Continue Reading →
In September, we celebrate Labor Day. The national holiday is celebrated by most people taking a day off work. The comical question that is heard asked jokingly each year is: if so many people don’t work on Labor Day, then why not change the name to, “Take a Day Off Work Day”, or “Non-Labor Day?”... Continue Reading →
Our worship gathering was cancelled today. It was a call I made last night after looking at the weather predictions for this morning (a snow storm of about a foot of snow, with wind = yuck). In the 14 years that I have had the privilege of serving as pastor of Église Renaissance Church, I... Continue Reading →
In my house during the winter, we heat practically only with wood. It gives a nice dry warmth during the Canadian winter cold. From about the first of December until mid March, we almost have a continuous fire in order to keep our house at the temperature that we prefer. When I wake up each... Continue Reading →
It has been a while since I wrote anything on my blog. But, I am hoping to get back into it over the next few weeks and months. In order to help me, I thought I would begin on a small series on challenges the church faces. I love the church. Jesus loves the church.... Continue Reading →
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