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“That Giving Spirit”
1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11

This is one of those weeks where I wonder where to start. Do I talk about what I had originally planned to talk about, or do I address some obvious topics that have arisen in the last week.

Originally, I intended to talk about spiritual gifts based on our reading from 1 Corinthians. It’s a topic I love to talk about as I’ve led a number of workshops on spiritual gifts.

But gifts and giving have have a whole new meaning today than they did a week ago. The pictures we see in the news, on the internet, newspapers… reality sinks in. Given what has happened in Haiti, giving and gifts are on the minds of many people. (more…)

“More Than Just Water”
January 13, 2008, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43

Baptism is an interesting concept. Different denominations see it differently, and apply it’s use differently. Some churches baptize infants and children, then later have them be confirmed into membership of their church, in a sort of reiteration of the baptismal vows. Some other churches only bless children, expecting they will at some point later in their life, choose to be baptized after making a public affirmation that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Saviour. (more…)