Monthly Archives: March 2020

Make the Most of Your Time

Posted on March 31, 2020 by

In the midst of this pandemic, I’ve heard from a number of students who are feeling disoriented and out of sync.  Like many others, they find themselves stuck at home.  Rhythms and routines are gone. Welcome to life in limbo. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Zora in the Pandemic

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

Two years ago, this Saturday, Zora Kightley won her battle with cancer. It had been a long, protracted battle, one demanding patience, resilience, and faith.  She, and her faithful husband Jim, withstood the devastating blows of bad news from oncologists.  … Continue reading →

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Divine Detours

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

It’s a strange feeling to preach to an empty room, but that’s the experience many pastors are having these days. In recent days, I have recorded a few sermons in virtually empty rooms.  I also wrote a blog post giving … Continue reading →

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Pruned

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

A Master Gardener, an older kindly gentleman, came to prune our apple tree yesterday.  He doesn’t seem to know there is a coronavirus – he’s whistling while he works outside. He mentioned that he had asked advice from a professional … Continue reading →

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Still

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

“Be Still and Know that I am God.  Psalm 46:10 For over a year, one single word has felled me: [1]  Still. As in:  “Be still and know that I am God.”  Over the past year, through a simple brochure … Continue reading →

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The Church in Action (Acts 8)

Posted on March 16, 2020 by

Acts 8 divides into two halves, both focused on the ministry of Philip, one of the seven leaders chosen to serve the widows in the Jerusalem church (6:5).  The first half of the chapter tells of Philip’s ministry in Samaria … Continue reading →

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Praise and Prayer Update (March 12, 2020)

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

Thank you for praying for us and being part of God’s work in and through Heritage.  Last week I asked to you pray for some teaching opportunities that Linda and I had scheduled:  I preached in Mississauga on Sunday; Linda … Continue reading →

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