It was not intended to be another law to follow. I believe the Sabbath is to be a way to help us develop a routine, or a sacred rhythm in which we continually make room and time to be in the presence of God. Part of the problem for me is that my daily, weekly, and even monthly routines has been thrown out the window. I was hoping to develop a “new routine”. That’s not happening. Each day is different. Each week is different.  Read More

It’s been said, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Or, perhaps, “You don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone.” It’s the idea that we often take for granted the things we have until we need them and can’t have them (i.e. toilet paper).   Read More

For too long we have perhaps lived in the tomb – comfortable with the darkness of our lives and the complacency of our faith. We have been going through the motions, without knowing it, yet even the motions have become laborious and lifeless. God is doing something new, even now, even before we come fully out of this pandemic.  Read More

Most people did not know how busy and tired and exhausted they were until they were forced to stay at home due to COVID-19. The abundant life Jesus came to give us, is not the life we always embrace. The enemy convinces us that we need to be busy. As Christians there can be a driving need to busy ourselves by “doing” what all good Christians are supposed to “do”. No wonder Jesus said,...  Read More

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43.19)I am sure you have read, heard, studied that verse countless times.  It’s one of my favorite verses.  However, the times we are in right now gives me a new perspective. I like “new things”.  I also like “old things”.  I remember getting a brand...  Read More

When I looked at my calendar this past Monday, I noticed that it said: “Easter Monday”. I guess I hadn’t really paid attention before, or was unaware of the fact that there was such a thing. As I investigated it, I discovered that many Christians, particularly in Canada and Australia, celebrate Easter Monday as a day of rest. (After all that goes into putting together our Easter service last week, and every other service during this time, I’m sure my staff would like to celebrate Easter Monday every Monday)  Read More