The First Gift: Grace for Us The gift of baptism as a gift of grace We have just finished celebrating Christmas with the joy of giving and receiving gifts. There…
The First Gift: Grace for Us
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Away in a Manger
Away in a Manger Celebrate, Christ is come! It happens more often then one might think, but the most recent example of many people not having a place to sleep…
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Reconciled with God through Jesus’ humanity When a case goes to court or to trial there are a number of players involved. There is the…
Joy to the World!
Joy to the World! Singing in anticipation of Christ coming again When our first born was still in his baby car seat, we went on a road trip, Ken, me,…
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Come, All Ye Faithful Tuning in to what God has to say The one thing about this time of year is that Christian music is played on all kinds…
Good Christians, All Rejoice!
Good Christians, All Rejoice! Really and truly Good Christians, all rejoice is a lively carol, the first mention of which came in the 14th century, but earliest manuscripts date from…
Belonging
Belonging Jesus is truth When I was a pre-schooler, I decided that I would run away from home. Turns out I tried this on more than one occasion when I…
Magnificence Lost
Magnificence Lost God’s love never passes away St. Andrew’s, our big beautiful Gothic styled church across from City Hall, built from large blocks of sandstone from a now closed quarry…
Remembrance
Remembrance Remembering the sacrifice, working for peace Some of you may have heard of a man named Harold Patch, better known as Harry. If you haven't, there are some things…
In The Game
In The Game Love God, love neighbour, inspire love We are deep into football right now. If you are a CFL fan you are nearing the end of the season…
