An Open Letter To My Song Leader

This is not a letter to any particular song leader, or worship leader but a general letter to all who serve or lead in worship. Dear Song Leader, First of all, I want to express my appreciation for what you bring to a worship assembly. It is difficult to sing in front of a group …

Family Day With The Ice Dogs

Had a great Family Day (Monday February 16th) with the boys (the older two) at Jack Gatecliff Arena in St. Catharines skating with the Ice Dogs.  More than a thousand people came out to be a part of the day. Next came the skills competition and Julie and the twins joined us. It was a …

Trying to Find Time to Pause and Write

Hi all, Since I got back from Arkansas last month I realized how far behind I was with (school, work, etc.)  I have wanted to write something for a while now and just haven't had time to do it. I started something today but it is now 2000 words long and not complete.  I will …

More From Arkansas

We had a great day at Harding University last Thursday and Friday. Much has changed on campus since I last visited almost 20 years ago. One of the dorms has been converted into a hotel and a brand new administration building has been built with an amazing, what did they call it? 'foey-yur'. It looks …

Top Three Things I Liked About Visiting the US

3.  Southern Civilities: It was such a pleasant thing to have people call you sir all the time.  Most of the applicants would answer every question you asked with, 'Yes sir' or 'No sir.'  I kinda grows on you after you are treated politely for a couple of days.  'Please' and 'Thank-you' was not rare …

A Willing Community

Here's a great quote from this month's newsletter from Greg Whitfield, minister of the Cambridge Church of Christ. "When a community lets itself be guided in its growth by the cry of the poor and their needs, it will walk in the desert and it will be insecure. But it is assured of the promised …