One of the biggest challenges couples face in their relationship occurs when they have a child. For along with  rejoicing, celebration and excitement (usually) can come …. Tension and struggle a...

There are a few phrases that seem to strike fear into the heart of men. Now it may be because my circle of friends is too small, but most men I know dread it when they hear their wives, partners and/o...

All Gospel is dangerous …  to someone. But texts like this story of Mary and Martha almost require a Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) suit to approach. Radioactive.  Most professional clergy learn e...

What moves this story from a 2 star steamer to a 4 star drama is not simply the sex and scandal but the possibility that the gospel in the story may touch our life and we will never be the same. Sermo...

Prayers of the people 9.05.2010

Prayers of the people 8.15.2010 Offered at Oak Bay United Church, August 15, 2010

Prayers of the People 8.8.2010

Prayers of the people  7.18.2010 Based upon Luke 10:38-40; Mary and Martha story

Sitting in my aisle seat on the airplane, I was busy writing some notes while the plane loaded. Suddenly from across the aisle a voice called out, “May I have your autograph?” Luckily I wa...