How much are you wiling to spend? My four-year-old called me to attention. I was with him—I think waiting for him to finish going to the bathroom—when he pointedly declared, …
Only Ministry Matters
Regardless of “profession,” serve God in all you do During my first pastoral call I was a tent-maker. Okay, that’s a bit of a misnomer; I didn’t make tents at …
I am Fatherless
Finding comfort in your identity as “orphan” I am fatherless. I never knew my great-grandfathers—though my middle name belonged to one of them. Only sparse tales give me in any insight into …
Shaking Off the Dust
How do we live as true neighbours in a tolerant society? We are relatively new to our neighbourhood. We’re surrounded by great people with rich and varied stories—and I know …
Don’t Feed The Greed
The spirit of generosity glorifies God the Giver Charles Vance Millar was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, bachelor, student of human nature, and practical joker. One of his twisted joys was …
Enough
Risky faith beckons to greater contentment I remember the moment like it was yesterday. Our family had moved to a new community and I had a new job with less …