Harvey, Sandy, Katrina, Hugo, Carla, Ivan, Camille, Patricia. These are some of the most notable hurricanes in recent memory. These powerful and destructive tropical storms can have winds over 250 km/h, heavy rains, crashing waves and storm surges. As the hurricane arrives, the rain starts, the wind blows steady and strong. As we pass farther in, the wind builds, the seas become more dangerous, the rain more lashing. Near the centre, in the Eye Wall, the winds reach their peak speed, … [Read more...]
The Spirit Carries On
“Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh… the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:16, 5:22-23 As a Canadian, I have always looked with interest when it comes time for American Election season. We might have complained about the length of our last federal election, but the American process seems like it kicks off almost immediately following the last election, with … [Read more...]
Give Peace a Chance
A sermon exploring what it meant for Christ to say "Peace be with you!" to the scared and lonely disciples after his resurrection and what it means for us when Jesus continues to declare his Peace among us even today. … [Read more...]
A Sermon on Conflict and finding the path to Peace
This sermon uses getting lost on Vacation as a parallel image for getting into conflict. then it goes on to unpack some of the teaching of Jesus on how we get into and out of painful conflict. Lastly it points out that conflict matters, it is a vital sign of importance, and a vital warning system to help you get back to joy. … [Read more...]
Peace be with you
Jesus kept on saying "Peace be with you" after he rose from death. Why? This sermon looks at several sides of peace in Christ. … [Read more...]