WHO CARES? Matthew 9:35 to 10:8 A few years ago I met with a group of teens after school. I had been in the school to do some educational sessions on relationships, peer group pressure, self-esteem and similar issues . These particular young people had asked to see me afterwards. They just seem to want … More Who Cares – – 2nd Sunday After Pentecost
THE GLORY OF IT ALL Genesis 1:1-2:4a This day in the Christian year is often referred to as Trinity Sunday. On this day we have recognized God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, or as Creator, Redeemer, and Giver of Life. We use those expressions quite often in our services. In our doxologies we praise … More The Glory of it All — Trinity Sunday
THE GIFT THAT IS OURS John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is one of the major Christian festivals. I think of three: Christmas as the festival of the Fatherhood of God. Easter as the festival of the Son of God. Pentecost as the celebration of the Spirit of God. However we don’t make as much fuss … More The Gift That Is Ours – Pentecost
GLIMPSES OF THE GLORY OF GOD John 17:1-11 We often talk about a person’s glory in life. Sometimes it’s an event that has brought great glory such as a baseball player hitting a home run in an important game, or an actress basking in accolades after a successful performance. At other times it is an … More GLIMPSES OF THE GLORY OF GOD – EASTER 7
Knowing God John 14:1-14 A number of years ago I was having a conversation with the children during worship. We were talking about how you come to know things. We talked about seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting, another words using the five senses to know things. Then I asked the question, “How do we … More KNOWING GOD –EASTER 5
Being Known by Name John 10:1-10 Dr. Paul Tournier has always been a hero of mine though I have only known him through books and tapes. In one of his talks that I have on tape entitled THE MEANING OF PERSONS (which is also the title of his best known book) he talks about how … More Being Known By Name – 4th Sunday After Easter
SURPRISE! Luke 24:13-35 A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, and the surprise of Easter morning, she asked: “And what do you think were Jesus’ … More SURPRISE (3rd Sunday of Easter)
RESURRECTION IN A GOOD FRIDAY WORLD All the Scripture passages telling the story of the Resurrection Spring is such a wonderful season. The blossoms come out on the trees. Plants of all kind begin to bloom. Leaves begin to sprout on the branches of trees with that wonderful bright green colour. Birds songs are heard … More Resurrection in a Good Friday World
IS IT NOTHING TO YOU A paraphrase of a meditation originally written by Archbishop Joost De Blank, and spoken before the people of St. Stephen’s Church, Westminster, in 1952, telling the story of the Crucifixion as if seen from the eyes of the Centurion in charge of the prisoner Jesus. The words have been changed … More Is It Nothing To You? (The Passion)
Does God Care? April 9th A Meditation for Holy Week A few years ago the late Paul McNaughton, who had been the manager of one of Vancouver’s Starbucks coffee shops, was honored for his heroism in saving the life of one of his employees. In remembering Paul McNaughton one of the participants in the ceremonies … More Does God Care? (for April 9)
Beyond the Patio 