This year is the hundredth anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, but I’m sure most of you knew that. And you probably knew that it was the largest man-made explosion until the explosion of the atomic bomb. The Halifax explosion has defined our city for the past century. And I knew all those things but what…
A Reflection of Change
I’m really not fond of change, I don’t like carrying it around in my pockets, I find it bulky an d uncomfortable, so I have a jar on my dresser that I dump all my change in so I don’t have to carry it. And come vacation time I will roll it and take it…
The Wrong Friday
I was sitting in Tims when I heard a teenage girl ask her father “Is Black Friday a holiday?” When he assured her that Black Friday was not a holiday and that she would have to be in school she seemed puzzled as she was sure that it was. After a little bit of back…
Connecting with the Creator’s Future Kids
A couple of weeks ago I spoke about the pain that comes with stepping on Legos and I discussed the reasons why it hurts so much when it happens. That our feet have a lot of nerve endings, and Legos are really really sharp and edgy and they are super strong so there is not…
Dying Well
And here I sit preparing a funeral message for a friend. It was just a year ago that Matt told me the doctors had discovered lesions on his spine. He was confident that it wasn’t anything to be concerned with but told me regardless of the outcome he was trusting God. And trust God Matt…
Because they Believe
Have your read the story about the Alberta couple whose application to adopt a child has been rejected because of their beliefs? The evangelical couple has been told that even though they submitted the adoption application and passed the required courses necessary for the adoption, that they won’t be approved because of their religious views…
Connecting with the Creator’s Kid’s Kids
Have you ever stepped on a piece of Lego, in the dark? Have you ever wondered how something so small that provides so much enjoyment can cause so much pain? Well, you’re in luck, because I’m going to explain the science behind the pain. There are basically four reasons that are wrapped up in this.…
What it is About
Authorities in Texas are stating that Sunday’s mass shooting that left 26 dead in a small Baptist church, did not appear to be religiously motivated. Freeman Martin, the Regional Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety stated, “The massacre appeared to stem from a domestic situation.” But he didn’t elaborate further. It seems that…
Connecting with the Creator’s Kids
Last week I mentioned that the largest Lego kit every produced is the new Millennium Falcon kit which was released a month ago. The kit has 7,541 pieces is 33 inches long and 22 inches wide and weighs almost 19 pounds. But, more impressive than what you can create with the kits are the artists…
It’s not that Serious
So, were they, or weren’t they? Perhaps you’ve read the story of Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava, the Hawaiian women and their two dogs who were supposedly rescued after being stranded aboard their disabled sailboat for five months. Recent inconsistencies about their stories are now causing authorities to question the sailors account of their ordeal.…