Leonard Cohen wrote, “I don't consider myself a pessimist. I think of a pessimist as someone who is waiting for it to rain. And I feel soaked to the skin.” As I felt the driving wind and rain against my face this morning when I walked outside I recalled the words of the great Canadian... Continue Reading →

Tomorrow is a BIG day. There is a lot happening and I do hope that many of you can take part. Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent. It is the beginning of the church’s liturgical year. We have begun a great Bible Study entitled Established Forever which is an in-depth look at the Psalms... Continue Reading →

Today I had the privilege of attending the Rotary and Salvation Army Windsor Advisory Board’s luncheon to kick-off the annual Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. This annual event is an opportunity to get supporters of the annual effort to raise money for the countless people who are assisted each year by the Salvation Army’s annual appeal.... Continue Reading →

I have become a fan of the TV program House. I think that actor Hugh Laurie is really quite a talent. A few weeks ago I was watching PBS and stumbled upon a program with him in it. In this show, Laurie was not acting at all. He was on a pilgrimage of sorts. An... Continue Reading →

Ford Field in Detroit has been the scene of many a pep talk. Picture coaches gesticulating and impassioned in a plea to a team who are desperate to hear a word. Players who are perhaps dejected at the advance of the opposing team, the enemy, get all revved up and head back to the grid-iron... Continue Reading →

Sometimes clergy fall into a trap of thinking that renewal, refreshment, Sabbath, and support are not necessary. I think Clergy can be guilty of retreating into the notion that we would be weak to admit that we need others to give us pastoral care, support and advice. After all, people look to us for answers,... Continue Reading →