Pastoral Ministry

Propaganda

…the infusion of small amounts of truth into a batch of lies told over and over again until the lies themselves become truth. Propaganda is a weapon of war that should never be underestimated. If the evilest of dictators and the defenders of freedom both effectively use the twisted words of manufactured truth with some degree of success, then it would be wise to assume the Father of Lies has perfected its deployment. (more…)

I’m not a Racist, I’m a Peoplist

At a time in our history when terms like “equal opportunity employer” and “colour-blind approach” are becoming more and more the norm, I just wanted you to know that I too am an “equal opportunity employer” and take a “colour-blind approach” when it comes to my un-Christ like behaviour. (more…)

What Happened to My Life?

It’s January 1, 2018. I sit in my rocking chair in front of the fireplace, rocking my youngest grandchild. There is no grey in my hair and very little in my beard although the beard and Just For Men® have been introduced. I have been blessed with very few wrinkles but that could change, I am only fifty. Still, there’s something about sitting in a rocking chair, grandchild on your lap in front of the fireplace that makes one feel like reflecting on the past as if to say, “I have lived a long life.” (more…)