Reflections from our rector, Ray David Glenn.
If we are friends on Facebook then you will already know that Matt and I spent time in Disney World last week. It was healing and inspiring. Disney World was always our family vacation, but we had not returned since Rhonda’s died almost 3 years ago. Honestly, I didn’t even realize how important it was … Read moreDream Builders #1 – You Don’t Build It For Yourself
Some have asked me to recommend daily readings for family devotions during Advent. There are loads of resources available but I highly recommend Good News of Great Joy. I plan to read these daily devotionals to Matthew at our breakfast table. Would you do the same? You can do it. Set your alarm clock 10 … Read moreDaily Family Advent Readings
I wake up before dawn. It is especially dark, now that we are nearing the end of October. Every morning I walk downstairs in the dark to find the coffee-maker. Without turning on a light, for fear of disturbing my son’s sleep, I make a cup of black coffee. There is a chair next to … Read moreA Lamp to My Feet
So many have emailed, texted and Facebooked me over the past 12 hours asking for the latest on Blair and Joe. Now that the dust has settled there is nothing to really update. In fact, it will be good news if there are no ‘updates’ on either Blair or Joe over the next week. They … Read moreBlair and Joe Gave Me A Gift
Friends, be in church this Sunday. I have never asked you to be in church services. I am this week. This Sunday will be unlike any other Sunday. Hundreds have read Bryan’s blog and are otherwise familiar with Blair and Joe’s upcoming surgery. If you haven’t, you can read it here. At one level, Joe … Read morePrayer for Blair and Joe
The land at 4691 Palladium Way has been successfully rezoned for our use. Burlington City Council approved the rezoning on September 4th, at which time we began an appeal period where citizens could appeal the rezoning. That appeal period has closed. There were no appeals. We are thrilled to see the Lord’s provision. This weekend … Read moreSuccessful Rezoning
Matthew is a good runner; Olympic caliber, if you ask him. He ran in the Regional Cross Country meet today and gave me a visual lesson. I cleared one hour in the middle of the day to watch and cheer. He lined up with over one hundred and fifty other 10 year-old boys. The starter’s … Read moreThe Joy of Finishing Well
Burlington City Council met last night and voted to allow our application for rezoning. This was a big day, in deed. There is now a 30 day period for appeal, however, we do not expect any opposition. City councilors and staff have repeatedly assured us that ours was not a contentious rezoning. Successful rezoning fulfills … Read moreBuilding Update – Rezoning
Matthew began grade 5 today. After an entire summer of rising early to take on some adventure or other, my dear son chose to sleep in today. I woke him up, made him an egg, hash brown and orange juice. I then packed his lunch, complete with a few little treats. The proper nourishment of … Read moreNourish the Soul
Bryan, Jonathan, Ray and I spent the past three days at the Gospel Coalition conference in Cambridge. The theme was The Priority of the Gospel and plenary speakers moved us through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, verse-by-verse. It was glorious. Spending time under the clear exposition of God’s Word fed my soul, convicted me of … Read moreA Week in Philippians