We were warned earlier in the day on the weather channel. The afternoon was sunny, hot, and more humid that I could imagine. Another typical Ontario summer afternoon. We spent most of the late afternoon in the lake, standing in cool water up to our necks. The perfect remedy to a hot and sticky day.And … Continue reading Feeling Powerless on Georgian Bay

Here we are at the cottage in Balm Beach, Township of Tiny, Ontario, Canada. Time like this, with family, is a blessing, and I am thankful for this noisy, funny, interesting, fun bunch of people that God has brought me to be a part of almost 18 years ago.

Some more thoughts on what the future of the church is going to look like, based on my reading of Leadership Next, by Eddie Gibbs."A “missional church” is one that focuses on “going forth” into the world, rather than looking inward to its own programs and plans.""The gospel embraces so much more than just the … Continue reading More Thoughts on the Scary New Future

Over the past year, as our church has slowly been gaining its collective bearings, as the fog of confusion, and disagreement, and fighting has cleared, strangely, I keep thinking of the same mental image. Maybe this image is from God, maybe not. I don’t pretend to really know those times when God gives me ideas, … Continue reading Tipping the Table Over, Starting New