Sermon: September 4, 2022 – Jeremiah 8:18 – 9:1
In cultures where Biblical names are frequently used, Jeremiah is a common name. To my ear it’s got a very stately sound to it – I envision a Jeremiah standing … Read more
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Sermon: March 20, 2022 – Luke 13: 1-9 – Lent III
Our hearts break each time we see or read or hear about cruel, heartless, targeted violence, wherever and whenever the circumstances. Most recently, the newsfeeds have been mostly from Ukraine, … Read more
Sermon: December 6, 2020 – Advent II – Matthew 1: 18-25
As much as the holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is held in high esteem, the Bible tells us little about Joseph. I know way more about the Patriarch … Read more
Sermon: June 28, 2020 – Psalm 145: 8-14
This coming Wednesday, Canada marks another birthday – 153, this time – and that, for me, is always a time for reflection. I love many aspects of our national identity … Read more
Sermon: September 22, 2019 – Psalm 113
My Mom grew up on a farm near the town of Bruce Mines, Ontario, home of the first hard-rock copper mine in Canada, predating confederation by 20 years. When the … Read more