Peace?!?!

Peace?!?!

I just didn’t see this coming. Maybe others did. But not me. I knew our world was in trouble and something had to give. But I was thinking maybe something in the realm of epic natural disaster, war or terrorist attack would be the thing to take down the globe. Even...
Two Lessons I Need to Learn

Two Lessons I Need to Learn

It has been said that ‘although it only took 40 days for the Jews to get out of Egypt, it took 40 years for Egypt to get out of the Jews.’ When I am asked “what have you learned about ministry during COVID?”, there are two things that quickly come to my mind but, like...
What’s Next?

What’s Next?

Summer went quickly and the work ahead feels overwhelming. In the past week, I have spoken to movement leaders in The US and in Australia, in Wales and in England, who are telling the story of Pastor/Leaders who are deeply tired as a result of facing COVID, political...

How to Stop the Spread

When it comes to stopping the spread there are three key actions to keep in mind: Keep IsolatedIf you go out keep your distance and do not touch other people.Wear a mask around others This is good advice if the spread we are wanting to stop is COVID-19 but it is...

Subtleties, Shades and Nuances

I love seeing my friend’s artwork which they post online. Pen and ink drawings, water colours, quilting, landscape art – I’ve got some very talented friends. Back in high school I took some art classes and it soon became apparent to me that the difference between good...

Reflections on the Commons Call

When it comes to keeping in step with the Spirit, discernment is a key piece in knowing what we should be doing. This is true for individuals who desire to follow Jesus into the world, but it is also true of the church both locally and nationally. But how does the...