‘Tell us one thing you are thankful for before we eat’. How many times have you heard that? How many times have you been the one to initiate this dialogue on Thanksgiving …
How to Deal with Grief
“We knew this day was coming, but nothing really prepared us for this moment.” I have heard those words many times as a pastor when I would walk with families …
Are You Killing Your Pastor?
Are you killing your pastor without even knowing it? Let’s just focus on the most visible side of the pastor’s job we are most vocal about: public speaking. Do you …
Prayer Isn’t the Only Thing We Can Do
“I’m praying for you” is a very traditional and typical response many Christians say when someone is going through a difficult situation. Now I will be the first I admit …
Life After COVID: Back To Normal?
Hopefully, this is it. We are finally turning the corner as we come out of the pandemic, and sooner than later, we will back to… Normal? Wait, are we going …
Hockey, Hope and Disappointment
What Have You Put Your Hope In? The next thing I am going to say will make you sincerely judge me. I am a Toronto Maple Leaf fan. I still …
Who is on your Team?
Are you a hockey fan? What about football, baseball, soccer or even basketball? Although we usually have a favorite player who might be the superstar on the team, I think …
It’s Time To Stand Up
“Up next, Pastor Mike Gordon!” announced the emcee at Yuk Yuk’s when I was on to do stand-up comedy a few years ago in Toronto. This came after being ripped …
Millennials, The Church isn’t Coming for You
Are you between 25 to 40? That means you are a millennial, and statistically, you might be the 59-70% who have walked away from church over the years. I have …
Your Bucket List
Just Do It In 2007 there was a movie that came out with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman called The Bucket List. It was about two terminally ill men who …