Manager of the Universe
Manager of the Universe To Whom It May Concern, Re: My Resignation as Manager of the Universe Though this is (at least) my third such resignation in the past 30ish years, I hope to make this my last. I realize I was never actually offered the job but my ego discerned a gap and decided […]
District Staff Retreat 2024
District Staff Retreat 2024 Days Hours Minutes Seconds Event Information Schedule Accommodations Registration Event Information District Staff Retreat is a time of renewal, rest, and refreshing where CPD licensed workers and spouses gather in Whistler, BC. Our time includes sessions together to worship, learn, laugh, share, and gather as a district family. We look forward […]
Learning to Rest
Learning to Rest “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – […]
Sensitivity to the Spirit
Sensitivity to the Spirit : Called to Connect I have many fond memories of summer vacation with my cousin, but one simple routine stands out. The two of us were often tasked with picking up groceries or forgotten items in preparation for camping. Yet, when it was time to pay my cousin always had a […]
Will You Trust Me?
Will You Trust Me? I sometimes find it frustrating how often Jesus responds to my questions with a question. Typically, what He brings up is something that I’m avoiding in my heart or areas where I have a twisted perspective on a situation. However, over the last couple of years, there has been one recurring […]
Agape Love
Agape Love “ By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” John 13:35 Coming out of the pandemic restrictions, and the disagreements within the congregation as to how we should have navigated it all, the Lord pressed one thing on me. Love. Now it is easy […]
Get Up From The Chair
Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” (Exodus 4:10) I have always resonated with Moses and the reservations he displayed at first when the Lord called him. Just like […]
Seeking God’s Wisdom
Seeking God’s Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 There are many things we desire in life such as success, fulfillment, healthy relationships, financial freedom, knowledge, the list goes on. Most people wouldn’t put wisdom at the top of the list. For some, wisdom is seen as a lack of innovation or simply reverting to tradition. While […]
Legacy
Legacy Recently, my wife and I celebrated the birth of our first child. As you’d imagine, the birth of our son has caused me to think about numerous things. I have thought about how our son’s personality will develop. I have thought about the steps we can take to create the best environment possible for […]