Reflections from our rector, Ray David Glenn.
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?
Lately I have been reading the writings of Jonathan Edwards. I read Religious Affections, as best I could, and have begun to tackle a compilation of his collective writings. Edwards is known for his leadership in the First Great Awakening of the early/mid-eighteenth century in North America. His writing has contributed greatly to my own … Read moreThe Resolutions
A guest post from the Rev. Garth Hunt. Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth! We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! Psalm 124:6-7 ESV There is a tragic story of broken trust and relationship … Read moreThe Snare of Taking Offense
Next week marks the beginning of a marathon. Jonathan Greening and I will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Roman church, verse-by-verse and word by word. Although it was written to early Christians some 2000 years ago in the centre of the Roman world, you will find that it speaks directly to real-life issues … Read moreWe are much like the Romans, after all.
Well, it is over for another year. I spent almost a year longing for it and then, in a breath, in the blink of an eye it was gone. Summer vacation is gone, but it will return around the same time next year. Matthew and I spent most of our vacation at our family cottage … Read moreSummer Vacation?
Two more days until Pentecost Sunday! We are believing the Lord for a wonderful time in His presence. Between now and then, please join me in praying: 1) for our confirmation candidates. We will be presenting over 20 candidates on whom Bishop Charlie will lay hands. Please pray that in this public profession of their … Read morePray!
As you know, we are going through the process of formalizing our membership at St. George’s. For the first time in 160 years we will have a membership process, other than the old parish-Christendom model of geographic proximity. I came across this good article on church membership and wanted to pass it along to you. … Read moreIs Church Membership Biblical?
We gathered last night for an hour to kick off 5 days of concerted prayer. We need to hear from the Lord about a new potential church home. Although we were few in number, there was an overwhelming sense that the Lord was honoured as we sought His face, His direction and His leading. A … Read moreA New Church Home?