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Lessons from Physiotherapy
Almost two weeks ago I began a process of physiotherapy to reestablish function in my left shoulder. This became necessary as a result of a cycling accident a few weeks ago which resulted in a...
View ArticleWhat’s in your cup?
Picture yourself in a crowded room, holding a cup full of hot coffee. You are having a conversation with someone you have just met. You want this person to like you, so you are doing your best to...
View ArticleUntil the day dawns
This morning our church family at All Nations was stirred by a first-hand account of what can only be called a miracle. Steve Wilkins, who gives leadership to our elders’ team, told an amazing tale of...
View ArticleJesus and the pain of Jamie Hubley
A little over a week ago, Ottawa was rocked by the suicide of fifteen-year-old Jamie Hubley, a gifted, outgoing, but also troubled teenager who had battled depression for years. By all accounts, Jamie...
View ArticleMy friend Jim
I bumped into Jim (not his real name) a few weeks ago when I was riding my bike through Vanier. I consider Jim a friend, but I had lost touch with him and hadn’t talked with him in a couple of years,...
View ArticleColdest Night of the Year
I remember when I first heard about Jericho Road Ministries from its founder, my friend Ray Desmarais. A compassionate man with a big heart for the hurting and homeless, Ray wanted to do something...
View ArticleHealed of Stage Four Bone Cancer
I don’t often post testimonies in my blog but this is too good not to share. All glory to Jesus. Stage 4 Bone Cancer – Gone !
View ArticleNeighbourhood Worship Nights
As Marion and I have sought to listen to the Holy Spirit, we sense that the time has come to open our home every second Tuesday for an evening of worship. Our living room is not all that large, and we...
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It’s cold out there
It’s cold out there. The past week, temperatures in Ottawa have been below -20°C all week long. Earlier in the week they dipped below -30°C. Yesterday I took a break from work and went out for a walk...
View ArticleLove is stronger than death
I recently heard the inspiring story of a boy named Sagan and his friends, a group of former slumdogs in India whose lives were changed forever when they were rescued from desperate poverty through...
View ArticleOne thing remains
Marion and I were married in 1976. Our wedding – which we planned ourselves – was full of prophetic themes although I barely understood them at the time. Like many church weddings, our wedding featured...
View ArticleColdest Night of the Year
I remember when I first heard about Jericho Road Ministries from its founder, my friend Ray Desmarais. A compassionate man with a big heart for the hurting and homeless, Ray wanted to do something...
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Birthdays and anniversaries
I will never think of my birthday the same way again. Tomorrow my love and I will host a family gathering to celebrate the April birthdays in our family. Bethany, Carmen, Dunovan and I all have...
View ArticleLet’s talk about mental health
The stimulus for this post is the Bell Let’s Talk campaign which is intended to encourage people to talk about mental health. When I was a young pastor I battled depression, although I wouldn’t have...
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