Often when we read the story of Doubting Thomas we focus on the line, "blessed are those who haven't seen yet believe." But even early in the week as I was...
Anybody know a good sources of podcast? I am looking for worship podcasts to take with me on a trip soon. Here is what I've been listening to tonight. It's...
... podcasts ... tonight. ... Hey Scott - Great to have you here. I'm not sure if any of the Ontario Vineyards are *casting their worship or services. In fact...
It was suggested to me that we post some of the things we are praying about. It would be a real blessing to us if you could remember these things when you...
Hey all, The whole Russett family is sick, as am I, so there will be no kinship tonight. Our screening of the Matrix will be moved to next week. Cheers, Greg...
It is exciting seeing all the new members here. I wanted to welcome all the members who have jumped in in the last couple of days. Feel free to jump into the...
Hey all, I have been emailing our friend Rik Leaf. I am pretty sure that a lot of you have yet to experience a Rik Leaf livingroom concert. Chances are he will...
Capital City Mission is running their annual Joy Jam again. We have been asked to supply bottles of water to this all afternoon event. There will be bands,...
On the Day of Pentecost, Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples and began to proclaim the gospel. What is interesting is that he chose to use langauge...
Hey all, There is a week of 24/7 prayer going on at Dominion Chalmers United church this week. I have been asked to lead two Harp and Bowl sessions: Tuesday...
I just got this question in an email. Sometimes it is too easy to use jargon that not everyone has encountered - please feel free to ask. For those of you...
Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. In our gospel reading we see that the works of the devil are to steal from us that which is rightfully ours, to...
Hey all, Just wanted to try to spark another discussion. I am going to try and read Cloud and Townsends book "How People Grow" this summer, but thought it...
Growth in Christ is a funny (read: peculiar) thing to try to define let alone measure or objectively evaluate. I've yet to be able to determine if I am, in...
Hey folks, I just got the spiffy new Freedom Vineyard business cards. I bought a batch for me and a batch with no name on them so that anyone can hand them...
... Guy makes an excellent point here. I am the last person who wants us to have some sort of spiritual yardstick on our wall to measure our walks against....
Oh yes! Anger is indeed a tough one. I struggle with that daily. That is, anger in the sense of frustration, not in the sense of rage. Usually my frustration...
"In my Father's house there are many dwelling places" Jesus. (John 14:2a) Today's reading is one of those passages I keep getting directed by God to meditate...
I want to congratulate our year-long Ministry Formation class on completing the course. Blessings on Kathryn, Sharon, Paul and Tom. You guys worked hard and I...
Hey all, I was thinking about how much I liked the two morning prayer groups that have sprung up in our community. I was really blessed by a big turnout on...
... How did the screening go? What insights did the discussion bring up? For those of us who have seen the film, but couldn't make the kinship - fill us in. ...
A lot of people like to focus on the negative things life throws at them. They see their life through a lens of bad experience and hopelessness. When we live...
Hi Frank, Thanks for that. Very good. It's a good point that people will see our joy and wonder why it is. Unfortunately, I have seen too many leaders ...
Hey all, Thought it would be appropriate to have an old fashioned tarrying meeting Saterday night before Pentecost. (That's Sat after next). We will gather in...
Many times God gives us promises for the future. However, often these promises are followed by almost the exact opposite occuring. I've seen this in my own...
Hey folks, Just wanted to encourage you to respond to God's generosity by giving out of your own abundance. Why not gather up some food for a foodbank or make...
After this Sunday (Pentecost) we will be putting a hold on our morning service until such a time as there is more interest in running a regular Sunday morning...
Frank, I have started to read a new book that was given to me, about "The Accountable Man" by Eisenman. Sandra and I were just talking last night about coming...
... "The Accountable Man" by Eisenman. Sandra and I were just talking last night about coming out more often on Sunday because of the love that we felt the...
