After such a beautiful day, I am pissed.
A church in my hometown had an Affirming Ministry Celebration today. What does this mean? This means that a United Church of Canada congregation commits itself to becoming a welcoming and inclusive congregation in regards to bisexual, lesbians, gay men and transgendered people. [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Affirming Ministry Celebration – AARGH.
Posted in United Church of Canada on April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I know I will be okay
Posted in It's a good life..., Spirituality on April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The intro to this blog says it all. I know now I will be okay.
After having moved recently, I started the arduous journey of finding a new church home. Yesterday, weeks after this search began, I walked out of a church after a reflective Saturday service and smiled – knowing I would be [...]
The Bible’s Relevance (or Irrelevance?)
Posted in The Word on April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been struggling with a question about the validity of the Bible. For example, many interpret Pilate to be innocent in Jesus’ persecution but then this thought process is turned on its head when I read my minister’s view. “Of course, Pilate washed his hands of Jesus!” says he (loosely quoted.) [...]
God sure did good work in Nova Scotia
Posted in Blessed on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I took a drive down around rural Nova Scotia on the weekend, along the Eastern Shore. As it’s not even May yet, no deciduous vegetation shone green to light the way. But still, my chest puffed up with contentment and I could not help but think, “Boy, God sure did good work in [...]
Praying in Cars
Posted in It's a good life..., Spirituality on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, I sat in a restaurant, sipping a coffee and looking out a window.
I saw something happening in a car which felt vaguely familiar to me yet at the same time, completely foreign. A couple was saying grace.
It was a phenomenal thing to witness. Without audio, there was a vibrant story. From [...]
