You probably didn’t notice that it needed doing or that it has now been done. The roadside sign at Gatehouse has gotten really grungy over the past couple of years, slowly collecting dust and dirt from passing traffic. It was on my list of things we needed to get done on clean-up day, but I forgot.…

Last week I got my smile back.  And that had nothing to do with my emotions and everything to do with my teeth. Back in March, I ran my tongue over my front teeth, and it seemed like half of one of my front teeth was missing. I rushed to a mirror, only to discover…

Church guests can be a headache. Last week, while reading a book entitled How to Wow Your Church Guests, I came across that statement. It jumped out at me and seemed so out of place that I had to read it again, and sure enough, that’s what the author, Mark Waltz, had written: Church guests…

The other day, while out for a walk, I mentioned to Angela a child I had dedicated at Cornerstone several years ago. A child whom we haven’t seen in church for years.It got me thinking of the many children who have been dedicated at Cornerstone through the years.Most of those parents seriously wanted to dedicate…

If you missed it in the news, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) investigated Dr. James MacLean for two separate complaints. The first was that he assessed a patient for MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) in front of a Tim Hortons, then personally drove the patient to the facility to have MAID…

I came across some old pictures the other day and saw one of my mother and me. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen that picture, but this time I realized a few things.John F. Kennedy was still alive when that picture was taken, as were Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. WWII had…

"Let me be clear: this is not a golden calf. . .” Those words were posted by Pastor Mark Burns on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) shortly after he had prayed a blessing over the twenty-two-foot-high statue of Donald Trump. Technically, Burns is correct. The statue recently erected on the grounds…

I’ve heard it said, “The only people who enjoy change are babies with wet diapers and busy cashiers.”I’ve often attributed that to Robert J. Kriegel, author of “If it Ain’t Broke Break It”, but when I googled it, all I found were references to a couple of sermons I’ve preached through the years. So, maybe…

In 1710, Irish writer Jonathan Swift wrote, “… if a Lie be believ’d only for an Hour, it has done its Work, and there is no farther occasion for it.” In 2026, the truth of that statement still resounds. We live in a culture where every story has a counter story, and every theory has…

I attended the funeral of a friend and colleague this past week, and it made me think. It was acknowledged that my friend had planned the funeral service. He picked out the music and decided who should take part, and I think that is a good thing.  I am a big believer in letting your loved…