Jesus Manifesto Out Tomorrow

“Thomas Nelson is releasing a new book called Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus Christ by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola. This book will be on special discount from Amazon.com on June 1st, the date of the release. You can learn more by going  to www.theJesusManifesto.com. Endorsements by Rowan Williams, Matt Chandler, Calvin Miller, Ed [...]

Memorial Day – Who Do We Remember

Today is Memorial day in the United States, when we remember those who have died in military service.  It was first celebrated to remember Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War but now provides a memorial for those who have died in all the wars that have been fought since. Though I struggle [...]

A Path To Publishing – One Man’s Journey

When I was in New Haven CT a couple of weeks ago I had the delight of meeting Ed Cyzewski author of Coffeehouse Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life. Ed is also a freelance writer and blogger.  We had a great time together – sharing stories about the joys and struggles of writing and [...]

The Brain on God

Here is another fascinating article that I came across this morning entitled The Brain on God: Christian Neurospirituality.  Andrew Dreitcer, M.Div., Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Spirituality and Co-Director of the Center for Engaged Compassion at Claremont School of Theology. In the article he discusses modern discoveries about the brain and the implications this has [...]

Across the Blogosphere

This morning I was wandering the blogosphere after reading my morning email reflecting on faith and everyday life.  To be honest I was feeling a little frustrated.  my inbox was full of memorial day ads telling me I needed to buy more in order to save money.   And even some of my favourite sites [...]

Gardening – a Symbol of God’s New Creation

This last Saturday I held another spirituality of gardening seminar in Lynden Washington.  There were only 10 participants but 6 churches were represented and l am hopeful that this will encourage the planting of several new community gardens in the area. I was greatly encouraged by what has happened at the Five Loaves Farm since [...]

Creation is Dying – What Can We Do?

This morning I have read several articles about the impact of the oil spill that is now hitting the Louisiana coast.  Looking at some of these photos this morning  filled me with despair and left me feeling helpless.  But the impact of this catastrophe goes far beyond what is happening on the Gulf coast and [...]

Trinity Sunday is Coming

Next Sunday is Trinity Sunday a celebration that is not well known in the Protestant side of the church in spite of the fact that what this day celebrates is a doctrine at the very centre of our faith – our belief in the Triune nature of God. The theme this week is clear – [...]

The Kingdom Has Come – Will You Join Me in Helping People See It

Over the summer this year I plan to host another blog series that I want to invite you to participate in.  The series is called The Kingdom is Here – Where Do You See It? Sunday is Pentecost and we are about to enter the season of the church year known as ordinary time.  Many of [...]

The Art And Beauty of Mary’s Garden

Just another couple of days until the Spirituality of Gardening seminar in Lynden Washington.  Our garden is flourishing and I hope that yours is too.  We enjoyed a wonderful garden salad with fresh spinach and green onions picked straight from the garden and one of Tom’s delicious pasta dishes with garden greens, dried tomatoes (last [...]