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“Next Generation Gifts” – Interment Sermon for Grandma and Grandpa Holm
I had the honour of sharing the homily at the interment service for my Holm Grandparents. Since they made such a big impact on many, I thought I’d share my script.
COVID meets HOPE: Seeing the bigger picture during health crisis
We sometimes use hope in different ways. I hope to see you soon. I hope the kids don't wake up too early. I hope you find a job. I hope you do well in your new job. Or this year - I hope COVID goes away! As we navigate life, however, I'm not sure if we actually...
Choose a restless night; make a restful impact!
Most of our days are filled with nonstop activity. Work, school, appointments, meetings, supper, housework, homework, putting kids to bed...and everything in between. After a long day, however, most of us take the last step for granted — getting into a comfy bed....
Be Inspired By Shirley
I had the pleasure of pastoring Shirley Gifford for several years a while back, and there are a number of things I’ve learned from her. Recently, someone posted a memory on Facebook. You could only see the back of her head, but as soon as I saw the picture, several...
Sunday’s Coming BUT Today is Good Friday (COVID-19 Edition)
It’s Easter weekend and it’s when we remember and celebrate how Jesus paid the price for our sin. The season starts with celebration (Palm Sunday) and ends with celebration (Easter Sunday). What happens in the middle of the season, however, doesn’t always get the same...
Rainbows of HOPE & COVID-19
I know COVID-19 has led to a long journey so far, and let's face it, it's been a long 2020 so far. In Newfoundland, where I live with my family, we've already experienced unprecedented amounts of snow, and have already experienced a weather-related State of...
Keep your head up, Canada… Don Cherry is Incorrectly Correct
Don Cherry did it again — he said something controversial and off-colour. Only this time, his comments reached far and wide and well outside ‘hockey-nation.’ This isn’t really a typical blog topic for me, but the concept of ‘free speech’ is definitely present in this...
Sunday’s Coming BUT Today is Good Friday
It's Easter weekend and it's when we remember and celebrate how Jesus paid the price for our sin. The season starts with celebration (Palm Sunday) and ends with celebration (Easter Sunday). What happens in the middle of the season, however, doesn't always get the same...
Ryan Poehling’s Response to His First NHL Game
The game may have meant very little to 2018-2019 season; however, in my opinion, it meant EVERYTHING to the start of Ryan Poehling’s NHL career.
