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I wrote the following as a “report” on my sabbatical. Regarding Rhythms: Sabbath for Rest. Retreats for Reflection. Vacation for Recreation. Sabbatical for Renewal. As you by now know, I am back from a three month sabbatical. I’ve been thinking for weeks and weeks as to how to best describe my time away, and I …
Continue reading “The word that best describes my sabbatical…”
You spend 3 months on sabbatical thinking about what you’re going to preach about on Peace Sunday, and then you wake up Wednesday morning and find out that our neighbours to south of us elected Donald Trump. I understand that we are in Canada, so we’re watching from a distance. I understand that even here, …
Continue reading “Manure, the Antichrist, and Flossing – A post-election sermon”
Regarding Rhythms: Sabbath for Rest. Retreats for Reflection. Vacation for Recreation. Sabbaticals for Renewal. I’ll be on vacation and Sabbatical til October 31, so I won’t be on here much. See you when I get back! Grace and Peace. Kyle
“How do we move on from here?” “I just don’t know what to do…” “Conflict is inevitable, but is middle ground even possible?” “Besides posting on social media, how do I show support?” I’ve had/observed several conversations with people since the school board meeting on Tuesday (It was quite a surreal meeting, as trustees ended …
Continue reading “Some thoughts after Tuesday’s HSD meeting”
This week a parent talked to the local school board about bullying, and how schools talk (or don’t talk) about same-sex parents. You can read the article here. I’ve never met her, but she seemed quite prepared and confident, so I wasn’t going to say much on social media. I was rather much looking forward …
Continue reading “NEVER READ THE COMMENTS (on lgbt articles in steinbach. it’s exhausting.)”
For Lent, we’ve been intertwining two different paths. We’re going through the gospel of Mark as Jesus prepares for his death and resurrection, and we’re also remembering the suffering that happens in our lives and in our world. Last week, what text does Mel get to preach about? On love being the greatest commandment, and …
Continue reading “On the Apocalypse, Wookies, and Little Orphan Annie”
A sermon from the first Sunday of Lent, based on Mark 10:17-31. This one time, about two years, I preached a sermon about money. I thought it was okay… But then afterwards, there was an invitation to come and into that room over there with our coffee and talk about the sermon and money …
Continue reading “Highlighters, Asking Mom for the Car, and Hair Transplants for Men”
Last week (I think) was the week of Christian unity, where we acted and prayed for Christian unity, or something like that. Which is a big step in the right direction, since it means that most of us aren’t killing each other anymore. This can only be a good thing. Anyhow. Like we usually do …
Continue reading “Hey! At least we’re not killing each other anymore!”
A sermon, based on Mark 5:21-43. The Gospel of Mark was written to Christians in the Roman Empire, who were not only on the edges of society but also without social or political power. They were also facing the very real threat of death, as the Roman Emperor at the time was a guy …
Continue reading “Mel Gibson, Sir Paul McCartney, Sarah Palin, and Leonard Cohen”
Based on Mark 2:1-22. Scholars tell us that the book of Mark was written between 55 and 70 Common Era to explain who Jesus was. Christians at that time, about 30 years after Jesus, were a small, fledgling offshoot of Judaism, especially popular among the poor and the destitute. This information is important because it …
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