R.D. Glenn That’s the central message of Lent. May I tell you a story? 3 or 4 years ago I resolved to give up coffee for Lent. If you know my coffee consumption you will marvel at the sacrifice or stupidity of such a decision. Well, the first three days were filled with blinding headaches. At one … Read moreI Need a Saviour
February 17th, 2008 was an unprecedented moment in our 160 year history. Four years have passed since we voted to leave our former diocese joining the Anglican Network in Canada. If you were there you will remember that it was not so much a vote for structural change as it was a vote for … Read moreEbenezer and Rehoboth
We often talk about serving the Lord with our lives; our time, our money, our values, our affections. But lately I have come to realize the importance of serving our Lord with our mortality. So many of us prayed for Harry over the past month, and prayed for Doreen as she walked with her husband … Read moreHarry Langston Showed us Our Great Hope
Here’s a great post from a godly pastor. http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/a-new-years-plea-plan Happy New Year, dear St. George’s.
I’ve started to notice Christmas music playing in coffee pubs; some good, some not-so-good. So I’ve decided to pass along some of my favourite Advent and Christmas music. The Messiah – George Frideric Handel Behold the Lamb of God – Andrew Peterson Songs for Christmas – Sufjan Stevens Glory in the Highest – Chris Tomlin
As the end of the year approaches, everywhere we turn someone is telling us we should be happy. But for families who’ve lost someone they love, the holidays can seem more like something to survive than to enjoy. The traditions and events that can add so much joy and meaning to the season are punctuated … Read moreJoy to This Cursed World
Beginning to read a novel in the middle of the story could confuse the story. The introduction of characters would find you bewildered and perplexed. The meaning of important details would be lost. In fact, the entire conclusion of the book would be thin, if not anti-climactic and hollow. This would be the case if … Read moreChristmas without Advent?
Every year I am asked how Christian families ought to observe (or not observe, as the case may be) Halloween. I came across this good, thoughtful and faithful paper. it is worth a read. Sent into the Harvest: Halloween on Mission I fear that we have lost something in the fray of pro-trick-or-treaters v. anti-trick-or-treaters. … Read moreHappy Reformation Day
Paul wrote to the fledgling church in Rome, a church he did not start. Scholars speculate that it was started by Roman Jews who had returned home after the day of Pentecost recorded in Acts 2. Having heard the gospel preached by Peter, they returned to their homes in the great city as converts to … Read moreTo Your Credit or to Jesus’ Glory?
Bryan and Emily were married on October 15th, 2011. Please a take a moment to pray for our worship/media pastor and his wife!