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Yr A – Pentecost 13 –Matthew 16:21-28 The companion reading for today is the story of Moses and the burning bush. Talk about an experience of the holy that completely changes your life! Moses had his entire worldview turned upside…
Plug and Pray“It was entirely my own fault.” I had a horrible guitar session the other day. It was entirely my own fault. I was lazy. I knew I had some issues with too many little power adapters so I…
Yr A – Pentecost 13 – Matthew 16:13-20 Today’s scripture centers around what might be the most important faith question we’ll ever answer – the one Jesus asks his disciples – “Who do you say that I am?” I believe…
Yard Play“You’ve got to tend to the weeds.” Moving to a larger property in the country has required that I spend more time out doing yard work that I had to before. It’s not that I don’t derive satisfaction and…
Yr A – Pentecost 13 – Mt 15:21-28 I love today’s gospel story. I love it for lots of reasons, but mostly it’s because Jesus doesn’t come out looking too good in it. It’s the mark of a great story,…
New Things“It will take many hours to get there.” Over the last year or so I’ve been working very hard on my guitar playing, especially what is called ‘lead guitar’ playing, which is playing solos and riffs up the neck…
Yr A ~ Pentecost 11 ~ Matthew 14:22-33 Let’s start like this: For me, whether Jesus actually physically was able to walk on top of the water is utterly irrelevant. If you were to ask me if I think it…
Zucchini Lasagna “Seasons happen.” One of my favourite things about summer is zucchini lasagna, where you substitute long strips of zucchini in place of the usual noodles. Delicious! Heavenly! Zukes are too expensive to make it unless you grow them, so…
Yr A ~ Pentecost 10 ~ Matthew 14:13-21 Yet again, this is one of those gospel stories that seem to be so clearly about one thing but is actually about something entirely different. On the surface it looks like a…
I am back. It was lovely to be apart for a while this summer to do some resting and rejuvenating. I liken ministers’ holidays to respite care. It is a blessing to receive the gift of a time away from…