I was all alone in the house with my thoughts last Wednesday, sitting behind my desk remembering about our son Philip. You see, last Wednesday, March 11, was his birthday. He would have been 42 years ...  Read More

Life has a way of feeling like a long race. Some mornings, we wake up ready to move with strength and hope. Other days, we feel out of breath before we even begin. Yet the Apostle Paul reminds us that...  Read More

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” — Psalm 23:4If you live long enough, you learn that faith is not only about where God is taking you. Much of ...  Read More

The Roman philosopher Seneca once wrote, “Difficulties strengthen the mind as labor strengthens the body.” Though he was a Roman philosopher, far removed from the world of ancient Israel, his observat...  Read More

Every Saturday morning, I take part in a Bible study. Last Saturday, our scripture was Mat.5:13-20. “You are the light of the world”, Jesus said. He continued by saying: “A city on a hill cannot be hi...  Read More

Inspired by Rev. Dubuisson’s “SEASON OF REST” preaching series, I have been spending some time thinking about the meaning of REST for the believer. One thing that becomes clear is that looking at REST...  Read More

I remember a conversation with someone who told me that every January feels heavy. Not because they are afraid of what is coming, but because of what is still following them. They said, “Every new beg...  Read More

The other day, I stood in a room I know well. Nothing was new, yet everything felt different. I noticed the scuff on the wall I had stopped seeing. The chair that once felt comfortable now felt worn. ...  Read More

When I think about leadership, especially church leadership, my mind often goes to responsibility, decision-making, and the weight of getting it right. Leadership can feel heavy. It can feel exposed. ...  Read More

Let’s take a step back in time and recall the first Christmas etched in the recesses of our memories. The excitement of witnessing the preparation of delicacies, begging to wipe the cake batter pan wi...  Read More

On the last Sunday of November, the 5th Sunday of St. Mark’s 145th anniversary celebration, families and friends, young and old – the St. Mark’s Faith Community – gathered for a vibrant service which ...  Read More

Mary sings because of a Child. Not a royal child wrapped in privilege, but a holy Child wrapped in promise. This Child is the reason her voice rises even when her life feels uncertain. He turns fear i...  Read More