What is in a name?

20 years ago I added an “n” to my name. It was a whim but I’ve never regretted it.   15 years before that I had removed the same “n” along with a “y” when I went from being Denny to being Den. And for fifteen years I had people correct my name, helpfully changing it…

We Win

Well, another survey is out, showing that Christianity is losing ground and that church attendance is down.  But, depending on your perspective, we aren’t losing, we’re winning.  When you stop and think about it, every person who isn’t a Christian hasn’t been lost from Christianity, they just haven’t been won to Christianity yet.  The starting…

Barnabas Son of . . .

The two men stood on the wharf, looking across the shimmering water, seeing their final destination only in their hearts.  They were about to begin a journey that would not only change them, but would change the world.  One was known throughout the church, the other, some people knew his name.  He was a relative…

Three guys, Patty Mick and Shaun. . .

You know I have never met a terrorist. Never.  And you would think I would have, considering how many Muslims there are in our community.  Unless, not all Muslims are terrorists.  As a matter of fact all of the Muslims that I've met are pretty decent folks who love Canada and they seem genuinely friendly.…