So last night my second child and son Jesse graduated from grade 12. Lisa and I invited the whole church over to celebrate. Lots of food, beer, wine, and excellent community. I just love how the community mixes from child to elder. We all mingle together and enjoy each other. I overheard someone say that our church is a “party church”. I like that. I think there is enormous value in just getting together and practice loving one another. This... Read more
I want to link back to some people who’ve said some very nice things about this blog, and I want to return the favor by linking back to them:William Lehman over at decloned has been so inspired by my “nakedness” (I hear that a lot!) and my cartoons that he’s going to embark on his own cartoon endeavor. Congrats William, and thanks for the compliment! Jimmy Shaw over at Fluid Faith says: “A brief but powerful post from nakedpastor who... Read more
On the one hand, my blog is finally helping me to find my voice. I’m becoming clearer in my thinking and more focused in who I am and what I’m about.On the other hand, I’m receiving more and more criticism. People are becoming more uncomfortable with what I’m thinking, saying and being. There’s so much talk about branding these days. Branding helps you to market your product. It’s a good thing, apparently. The downside is labeling. I’m getting labeled lots... Read more
I was at a church service where this actually happened. Read more
Today Shane spoke on the principalities and the powers. Excellent. I lead worship and it went well. My mom and dad are here, as well as my oldest son Joshua, from Ottawa. This afternoon we went out to eat at a restaurant for Father’s Day. Nice buffet. Came home and had a nap. Woke up and noticed, in front of our house, a bunch of cars parked. In front of our house is the beautiful Kennebacasis River. Wind-surfers take off... Read more
I’m finding it very difficult lately to be two things at one time: a critic of the system I’m a part of. As you might have guessed by now, I’m both a critic of official Christianity and institutional church as well as being a full-time professional pastor. I find it really challenging to remain in the system. I experience why so many people abandon the church and religion. One of the main reasons, I must confess, is because of the... Read more
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