Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is over; the palm branches and loud Hosannas are in the past. And we begin a contemplative week in which the divinity and humanity of Jesus are fully revealed. Some called Sunday “Passion Sunday.” Indeed, the entire week is filled with passion – the loud hosannas, the intimacy and love […]
Just imagine Abram. He was an older guy, in his late 70s and he’d not had an easy life. He wasn’t enjoying fun times with any grandchildren – undoubtedly something many of us imagine from our 20s – because he and his wife Sarah didn’t have any kids to give them grandchildren. Then God said […]
One of the incredible aspects of Jesus’ living among us was He became fully human. Which means He felt tired, hungry and tempted. As He journeyed soulfully in the desert for 40 days, the thought of some freshly baked bread must’ve been quite enticing. Knowing His power and He could turn water into wine (and […]
So how do we journey with Jesus during Lent? Do we imagine what He faced as He ventured into the wilderness and what was ahead – death on a cross? On Ash Wednesday, do we consider what our mortality – our being dust – means about how we want to live each day and ensure […]
As part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, we join in praying with our partners in Ukraine as they and all around them are faced with war, danger and uncertainty. we pray for safety and peace, comfort for those now in mourning, and humanitarian aid for all in need. We pray for those fleeing […]
With Valentine’s Day past us, thankfully, it’s time to talk about what love means. It’s a decision to do good, to help others, to build relationships and make our corner of God’s world a better place for all of us. Jesus showed us repeatedly how to love – making the choice that expresses compassion, care, […]
Just a few days ago we were in a deep freeze. We’ve had a few days of milder weather but we know winter isn’t finished yet. With those puddles frozen and the snow returning, it’s hard to imagine the work God is doing to prepare the earth for spring and His work in us and […]
Face it: Many of us are tired of winter. This year, we didn’t have a January thaw that reduced the snowbanks to a reasonable level. We haven’t had a real break from the cold, which has often been severe and relentless. But in the snow and cold of winter, there’s a spring that waits to […]
“Why me?” That’s a fair question. Why you? Well, that was a variation on the question Jeremiah asked as God told him he is to be a prophet to the nations. A rather big assignment for anyone, let alone a teen on the cusp of adulthood (age 17). Stop and think about that for […]
It brings us joy that Dennis Thompson has come out of retirement as he joins us as our organist. Dennis studied piano in Barrie with Jessie Bryson, up until he obtained his ARCT, and he studied preliminary organ with Lloyd Tufford at Collier Street United Church. He went to university in 1958 – and he […]