Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Introduction We have never been great at gardening. We have had a few small attempts at growing vegetables with mixed success. It has never been quite what we had hoped it would be. But I would like to tell you about the time that we had the greatest harvest of any place … Read More “Sow What?” »
It has been about eight months since I have been a pastor of a church. While I don’t intend to be a pastor again after I retire as a chaplain, I will admit that I enjoy preaching. This is ironic because as a child I was painfully shy and even during my undergraduate studies, public … Read More “I Still Have Opportunities to Preach” »
Matthew 10:24-39 Introduction There are certain biblical phrases that have entered common speech. You have heard the phrase “reap the whirlwind” meaning you will face the consequences for your actions. That comes from Hosea 8:7. There is “by the skin of your teeth” which comes from Job 19:20. There is “the writing is on the … Read More “Taking Up the Cross” »
John 17:1-11 Introduction In the beginning… was the militia, and then the navy, and then the air force. Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Three separate organizations, although cooperating together for the defence of Canada. In1968, all three were merged into the Canadian Armed Forces. As we go through modernization … Read More “Answering Jesus’ Prayer” »
John 9:1-41 Introduction I want to talk to you about someone. This person lived approximately two thousand years ago. It was prophesied that he would suffer. He was betrayed by those closest to him. He was cruelly pierced and executed by the Romans. Even in death, he changed the trajectory of the world. His initials … Read More “From the Why to the What” »
Colossians 1:15-20 Introduction Last week, the last two Sundays of the liturgical calendar were compared to the popular Avengers movies of Infinity War and Endgame. As a comic book geek, I appreciated that comparison and I am going to run with that. If you are not familiar with the movies, they are a two part … Read More “The Endgame” »
The recent changes in our life are not just about a switch of occupations from being a pastor to a chaplain instructor. This move has also meant that a change in faith communities. Not only are we no longer pastors at Brookfield Baptist Church, we no longer attend there (It is a 17 hour drive … Read More “Getting to the Chapel” »
