You have heard me say more than once that in the course of the gospels, Jesus asks 365 questions but only answers seven of them. Maybe rather than ‘Jesus is the answer’ we might say ‘Jesus is the question,’
THE ARC OF MINISTRY
Confirmation rolls around again this Sunday and I find myself eagerly anticipating it every year. Even if this is only a first confirmation for these 13 young people, and not a final confirmation of anything, with other confirmations of faith
HOW CAN SCIENCE AND RELIGION GET ALONG?
This Sunday you are invited to a dialogue between faith and reason, religion and science. I will preach on the foundations of truth underlying science and religion. Dr. Fraser Fleming will use my sermon as his point of departure
FINDING OUR CONTRITE HEART
Hearing the story of Christ’s passion, as we did last Sunday, I can hardly believe the likes of Gary and I must retell that story, and that you must hear it again. Why is that? The story is so heartbreaking.
Hosanna and Passion
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! The word hosanna (especially in biblical, Judaic, and Christian use) is used to express adoration, praise, or joy. But the actual definition of the word means: save us. Imagine yourself standing in a line
BEARERS OF SACRED MYSTERY
My sermon on character last Sunday was vigorous, even bracing. In a day when truthfulness feels like it is in retreat, I offered five different ways to test ourselves, search our souls, and examine our integrity. None were easy. All