Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Today is Remembrance Day, a day that has always been important to me. I have observed it in different ways over the years but I really appreciate the opportunity I now have. Here in Brookfield, we have a community Remembrance Day service sponsored by Knox United Church and Brookfield Baptist Church. As one of the … Read More “Good News: Remembrance Day” »
Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction Today, being the Sunday before Remembrance Day, is Remembrance Sunday. We take time to remember those who have served and those who serve. We think of those who died in combat and those who came back with wounds, both visible and invisible. For a long time, this has been one of the … Read More “Attitude of Gratitude” »
What should churches do with Remembrance/Veteran’s/Armistice Day? Should we have something in the service to acknowledge it or just ignore it? Should it be a major part of the service or should be used to critique military activity? I wrestle with this in this video. Consider supporting me through Patreon.
Remembrance Day is always a highlight for me. I’m so thankful for those who have served in the past and those who currently serve in the military. I attend Remembrance Day services in uniform in my role as a chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces. It is an honour to share this uniform with so … Read More “Good News: A Remembrance Day to Remember” »
As I write this, it is not only Remembrance Day, it is also the 100th anniversary of the armistice that began the end of World War One. This make me think of the veterans that have served over the years and how much I respect them. Many men and women lost their lives in various … Read More “Good News: Thankful For Our Veterans” »
As I write this, we are days away from the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of 1918 that was the beginning of the end of the First World War. Although I blog more about the Second World War, the Armistice of 1918 had a huge influence on what would happen just two decades later. This … Read More “The Armistice of 1918” »
I find Remembrance Day to be one of the most moving times of the year. It has had an impact on me ever since I was a child and stood at a cenotaph and watched wreathes being laid. One of the things I have noticed is that we tend to emphasize veterans of the Second … Read More “Don’t Forget the Afghanistan Veterans” »
Luke 14:27-33 Introduction I’m afraid that the Church in general has not always been completely honest with the people that we have tried to bring in. I don’t think we have been purposely dishonest, but we have perhaps given a message that is not completely accurate. What kind of message do we give seekers and … Read More “Cross Bearing Disciples” »
