Who are the lepers?
I am participating in a community group currently studying the book of Leviticus. Much of Leviticus deals with the question, “What does it mean to come as a people, as a community, into the presence of the Almighty God?”
Pastoral
What are we depending on?
I’m coming back to Psalm 16 this week. This psalm challenges me with a fundamental question which becomes more obvious and pointed in hard times like this pandemic: What are we depending on?
The New Era of Resurrection
For churches which follow the church calendar, this coming Sunday is the Second Sunday of Easter. Easter is not so much a one-day celebration of the resurrection of Jesus as it is a season to reflect on the meaning of the Resurrection for our lives. After seven Sundays of the Easter season comes the day …
Good Friday Reflections
It is Good Friday during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our whole world is different. It seems out of control. In North America, we are accustomed to being in control of our lives. We value our independence and want to live, work, play, and worship as we please. Our leaders want to be in control of their …
Stress inoculation
A number of years ago, a pastor and spouse were referred to a psychologist for help in parenting two young children.
Don’t be afraid!
Don’t be afraid!
At the end of his earthly life, Jesus told his closest disciples: “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you;