Truth, Reconciliation, & Kris Kristofferson
Today, I find myself with a day off from work. As I was doing my devotions, I caught myself reflecting on things that seem completely disconnected but are tied together in my neurodivergent brain:...
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Update! Church, Broken Leg, Shingles, Business
It’s been a while since I last posted here on One Christian Dad. Just over 2 years since my last post! That coincides with our congregation becoming vacant, my joining council/consitory as corresponding clerk, and joining the Pastoral Calling Committee in our search for a new pastor at Maranatha – Surrey. I am grateful to share that Candidate Taylor Bredenhof has accepted our call, and Lord Willing, will be joining us after passing his Peremptory Exam in Septe
Overcoming Resentment Towards the Church
Preamble: Recently a friend of mine, who shall remain nameless, left his congregation over a dispute with the leaders over the way they handled the COVID restrictions. During the restrictions, and knowing I was...
Cancer: 5 Year Tests Update
A fortnight ago, on Sept 1, I had a positive mindset when in a blogpost I wrote the words, “When they (the medical tests) come back all clear, then I finally am considered cancer...
5 Year Anniversary of the Bump in the Road
Today (August 31) is the 5 year anniversary of starting cancer treatment. Tomorrow I go for the 5 year tests (ct scan, x-rays etc.) When they come back all clear, then I finally am...
Fear or Cooling of Faith?
What do we do when our brothers and sisters don’t come to church, now that restrictions are lifted? I think this important but I didn’t have time to write a blog post so here...
The Reopening
Today is March 14th, 2021, the day that many BC churches will be reopening worship services in defiance of the public health order. Many members of these churches will not be attending in person,...
When Those in Authority of Us Disobey Those in Authority Over Them.
Seeing things as black or white has been both a blessing and a curse for me. Growing up, and even into early adulthood, I did not fully understand that there are grey areas, or...
Blessed Are the Meek on Social Media
The sunrise over the Silver Star Foothills is glorious this morning. Sipping my coffee, and taking a deep breath of mountain air, I thank God for his beautiful creation. I have just finished my...
That Guy Always Sleeps in Church
That family is late again. You know the one. They never seem to get to church on time. Rushing in last minute as the pastor is walking up to the pulpit. They didn’t sleep...
Dreading Church Sucks
Shortly after cancer, chemo, and starting a small business I deveolped anxiety, in addition to the depression I have battle off and on my whole life. Not the, “I am worried about things that...
