14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16 From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. (Matthew 26: 14-16) be·tray verb past tense: betrayed; past participle: betrayed expose (one’s country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. “a double agent who betrayed some 400 British and French agents to the Germans”   This week, as … Read more

  Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he (Proverbs 29:18, KJV). I’m gonna make it to heaven (Fame) Light up the sky like a flame (Fame) Oh I’m gonna live forever (Fame) Baby, remember my name (Irene Cara, from ‘Fame’)   The movie ‘Fame’ came out when I was in early high school.  Yes, I know you all can do the math, and yes I am that old.  I saw the movie several times in the theatre and then was glued to the television series when it came out about … Read more

  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.  (Hebrews 12:1-3).  And the One seated on … Read more

Accretion: the process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter. “the accretion of sediments in coastal mangroves” a thing formed or added by gradual growth or increase.   Jesus replied, “It’s written, People won’t live only by bread but by every word spoken by God.”.   Matthew 4: 4   This past week I had a ‘Clergy Day of Rest’; a time away with other Ministry Personnel in the Region to talk about all things church.  It was a good day.  Ministry is a very solitary profession; most of us work alone and work … Read more

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.”  When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.  (Matthew 17: 5-8) Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.  For whoever wants to save their … Read more

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.  (Galations 5: 22-23) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.  (Ephesians 4: 1-3) The other night, our brains being way too tired to much of anything else, Hugh and I turned on the TV … Read more

Be still, my soul, for God is on your side, Bear patiently, the cross of grief or pain. Trust in your God, your saviour and your guide, Who through all changes faithful will remain. Be still, my soul, your best your heavenly friend Through stormy ways leads to a peaceful end (Voices United 652)   Today is a snow day.  Buses were canceled, and the route up to the church is a little too hazardous to attempt the drive.  So, I’m holed up in my home office; well connected to the world but still living in that place of disappointment … Read more