To Serve is to Suffer

International news has taken a dark turn in the past couple of days for the cause of Jesus Christ.  It was reported on Saturday that ten aid workers were shot dead in Afghanistan  last Friday. Today the Toronto Star reports that Christians in China are being attacked by mobs, who have the unofficial backing of the Chinese government. …

Peace of the Soul

Somebody turned up the intensity dial in my life over the past two weeks. It has not let up since I got back from Camp Omagh and doesn't look like it's going to soon. One of my frustrations with having a tendency to overextend myself is that there is nothing at all that I can …

God is Calling You

I don't like to be called, 'Reverend' In my line of work as a Minister, when I am with people from other tribes or denominations I am willing to be flexible with the language they use. Just like tribes in the Outback, every group has names for some things and labels for other things that …

Pray for Kate

I have been following the story of Kate McRae.  She is a five year old girl who was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. Family and friends have be praying diligently for her and they received a reprieve last week as tests came back showing a retreat in the cancer's advance. What a beautiful family …

Revival

A couple of months ago I was reading 2 Kings 22 about young King Josiah.  He became king when he was just eight years old and he didn't exactly grow up in a 'Christian' home.  His dad Amon and Grandpa Manasseh were among the most wicked kings to ever rule Judah. He started a renovation …