Columns
Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe
The history of agnosticism is continuous with that of scepticism, and the most general use of the term represents the…
The Privilege of Gererosity: More Than Just A Meal
Emmaus House is a downtown ministry in St. John’s operated by the Anglican parishes of St. Michael’s, St. Thomas’s and…
The Myth of Being “An Adult”: We Are Called to Do Better
I was at a meeting the other night of similar minded HR professionals, and someone uttered the words: “We are…
What Brings You Joy?
My father, Ron, was an avid volunteer. His whole life, he did what he could for other people. As a…
Our Church Cannot Move Forward Without Reconciliation
On June 24th, we remember the birth of John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus, and the one who baptised…
Deepening Relationships, Part I
What do you think is the hardest part about following Jesus? Do you think the most challenging part is letting…
My Last Column
In 2000, I was approached by Archdeacon John Robertson, the senior planned giving Officer for the Anglican Church of Canada,…
Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe
Perhaps we could not continue the way we are if we had constant, hands-on reminders of God’s existence. If God…
After the Great Flood
The narratives in Genesis 1-11 are highly figurative in their language. They introduce the story of God’s people which begins…
Father Tom and A Sense of Humour
The web is loaded with stories about weird clauses in wills that defy common sense. Some of them are funny.…