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The Church After COVID

2023-06-01T11:02:37-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

Who can tell us (humanly speaking, of course) what has happened to the church since COVID hit? Well, here are a few guys who've had their eyes on things and have credible insight to offer. Back in January we asked four of Canada's denominational leaders, "What are you seeing at the local level, and how are our churches responding to the challenges of COVID?" Even several months later, what they had to say still rings true, possibly even more-so. I will paraphrase a few of their thoughts, but I hope you will pause and take the time to listen to this [...]

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COVID-Speak: Christmas Edition

2023-06-01T11:02:32-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |

This past month, I wrote COVID-Speak and then COVID- Speak Part 2 and urged everyone to live out Phillipians 4:8. Well, here comes Part 3. The Christmas edition. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. - Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Of course, I am not going to retract my thoughts on the importance of thinking positively or reaching out in love toward others. Sending encouragement to your friends, family, neighbours and co-workers is very [...]

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A Christmas Nugget from ’57

2021-10-07T14:45:36-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

The following story has been borrowed (with permission) from the Father of a dear friend. Originally emailed to his immediate family, the story has been adapted to spread encouragement to your heart as well. Enjoy :) For as long as I can remember, I have loved to sing. Sunday School was always a big deal for me because I got to sing with others and listen to the harmonies of the choir. I thought it was marvellous. Heavenly, really. Finally, I was old enough to perform in the Christmas Eve program with all the big [...]

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COVID-Speak PART II

2023-06-01T11:02:20-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |

Use Your Words I recently caught a cold/flu. Normally I would take a day or two off, take some Tylenol and head to bed knowing that in a few days I will feel better. Not in this season! In this season, it is not that easy! I analyzed my symptoms, second-guessed them, analyzed some more and then decided to go get a Covid test. My symptoms were not severe but I had several that were on the self-assessment list, so I decided that I should self-isolate and get a test. I am a '7' on the enneagram (personality typing system). [...]

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COVID-Speak

2023-06-01T11:02:24-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |

A Covid Vocabulary Lesson for Mental Health To say that our world wide pandemic (the COVID-19 virus) has affected each and every one of us is an understatement. Even if you identify as being laid back or one who likes change - no matter how flexible you may be, there has been a disruption to your professional and personal flow of life. If you identify as one that struggles with anxiety, depression or OCD, we know that this is especially hard for you. Know that you are not alone. Stats say that 1 in 4 struggled with mental [...]

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An Unexpected Journey

2023-05-26T12:48:56-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

Have you ever had to eat your words? When I addressed staff and students in fall 2019,  I told them to prepare for an uneventful year. (You can see where this is going...) It's a transition year, I reasoned. We're winding-down at Jackson Ave before relocating to our new campus (we thought) later that summer. I compared us to the second and, I suggested, least exciting instalment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Two Towers. Fans of the trilogy know the second instalment describes what takes place between the action – after the heroes have received their quest [...]

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Psalms for Divine Protection from COVID-19

2023-05-26T16:02:04-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

The Psalms have gained prominence among Christians since the rise of COVID-19. Psalm 91 has been particularly popular. This is understandable given that it speaks of how God will save you "from the deadly disease" (v. 3, NLT), and the assurance that "pestilence" and "plague" (v. 6, NIV) "will not come near you" (v. 7). How are we to interpret such claims in the Psalms? What are we to think when we read that "no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent" (Psalm 91:10)? Promises to Claim? Some conclude that such words are God's promises that we [...]

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COVID-19 Is NOT the End of the World – 100% Guaranteed!

2023-05-26T16:01:58-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

Recently, I was interviewed about theological implications of COVID-19 by Pastor Leyton Erickson at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Saskatoon. The discussion starts by asking why God allows suffering and expands to wonder how such a God can be good? We then discuss whether the current COVID-19 pandemic represents the biblical End. I’ve included a link to the video interview here. https://youtu.be/471tSmOAhLo Over the next couple weeks, I’ll unpack here some of what I shared (so subscribe to this post if you want to keep up!). Starting with the last discussion first, I’ll begin today by declaring definitively that COVID-19 100% does not [...]

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Leading through the COVID-19 Crisis – Lessons on the Run

2023-05-26T16:01:51-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everybody. Within the span of a week, it put our small, non-profit organization into a cash-flow crisis, forcing us into temporary wage reductions and layoffs to reduce expenses initially by approximately 66% and requiring us quickly to identify new ways to generate income. As we've been forced to make quick, high-consequence decisions and to take unplanned, unhappy actions over a remarkably short period, I've been circumspect on my thoughts. Writing helps me think, and my thoughts took the form of advice offered to a senior leader (myself), describing the steps I see myself taking to [...]

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