We may not need to literally plunge into the Jordan, but we can still choose to step out into the waters of the unknown and to mark our moment, to open ourselves to God’s Spirit, and to make a new beginning with clarity, courage, and hope.
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Epiphany is not just a story about who came to Jesus; it is a story about who Jesus came for
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Happy Epiphany 2026 Read More »
Maybe the manger is not just a historical detail but a pattern: God keeps arriving in the places we least expect.
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Merry Christmas 2025 Read More »
God’s kingdom is revealed not in the mighty but in the meek. Let us believe, and let us celebrate that God can work through our ordinary lives to accomplish extraordinary things.
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
The Story Begins NOW Read More »
“Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” (Matthew 11:3) That was John the Baptist’s question to Jesus, and it’s a good question for us too. Is Jesus really the one we are waiting for? At this time of year, I think a lot more of us are
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Is Jesus REALLY the One We Are Waiting For? Read More »
“In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”” (Matthew 3:1-2) Yes, the department stores started prepping us for Christmas the moment Halloween ended, with tinsel suddenly replacing cobwebs and inflatable snowmen mysteriously sprouting on sun-scorched lawns. Even so, for me, the Christmas
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“For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is near. Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light; let us walk decently as in the day, not in revelling and drunkenness, not in illicit sex and
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“Father, forgive them for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34) The words of Jesus, spoken from the cross, and scheduled to be read this Sunday as part of our celebration of the Feast of Christ the King, which is a celebration that many in the church approach with hesitation. Some Protestants view it as too Catholic,
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Christ, the Dictator! Read More »
“Anyone unwilling to work should not eat.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10) This is not my favourite verse in the Bible. Indeed, it’s right up there with “God helps those who help themselves” and “Why don’t you get a haircut and get a real job?”, neither of which are actually in the Bible, of course, but this one is: “Anyone unwilling to work
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Fed by Grace. Called to Labour. Read More »
The glory of this present house—however humble—may yet surpass all that came before (Haggai 2:9)
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The Future is Sacred Read More »
