Philippians 3:12-14

Acknowledging failed goals removes shame’s power over us.…

In my younger days, I was that guy the others fought over when choosing sides for a game. “You take him.” “No, you take him.” “We’ll take Ralph instead.” &……

As I prayed through our theme for the annual women’s retreat this year, my first thought was “Walking with the Shepherd”. My second thought was, “How stupid is that—how many people have done Psalm 23, sheep, shepherd, the whole thing. Been there, done that.” The voice of criticism and accusation cam…

We are spoiled. We have access to all kinds of technology these days, but my favorite is “GPS” (Global Positioning System). No longer are we dependent on paper maps or atlases to tell us where we……

Some days I run with passionate endurance. Some days I walk with a limp. The pressing on and finishing well Can seem never-ending. The fight could really just stop. I don’t want to face the enemy— I’d rather just hide. Needing a break from it all. That’s when I must push deep into rest, Not sleep o…

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 (NASB) “Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of...…

As I prayed through our theme for the annual women’s retreat this year, my first thought was “Walking with the Shepherd”. My second thought was, “How stupid is that—how many people have done Psalm 23, sheep, shepherd, the whole thing. Been there, done that.” The voice of criticism and accusation cam…

I feel battle-weary this week. It seems that no matter which way you turn, you get knocked down by another crisis. It is often in these times that we lose hope. We feel as if the situation will never resolve. Fear grips our world as we struggle through so many arguments, misunderstandings, outright…

SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT? – Sermon Sermon by Rev. Dr. John James – St. Andrews United Church, Niagara Falls Rev. Dr. John James officiated in our service this morning’s service, celebrating 100 years of the sanctuary of Haliburton United Church, Haliburton, Ontario. A former minister of this congregation he talked about the past,… Continue reading SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT? – Sermon…

In my younger days, I was that guy the others fought over when choosing sides for a game. “You take him.” “No, you take him.” “We’ll take Ralph instead.” &……