This blog entry began as a sermon preached on October 26th. Just before I went into the service, I was forwarded an excellent article published in the Globe and Mail on October 24th. What I say below takes a particular perspective on the points made in that article. How could this happen in Canada? ThatContinue reading “Terrorism? Or Something Else?”
Category Archives: Spiritual Matters
Rocks R Good, Stones R Bad?
I remember, as a kid, reading an old Peanuts comic strip from the 1950s. It showed Lucy being a good big sister and teaching Linus (who was much younger in those days) about the world. Lucy showed Linus a pebble and said: “You see this pebble, Linus? Well, some pebbles grow up to be rocks,Continue reading “Rocks R Good, Stones R Bad?”
Ask Andrew Part 6: Mediums and Spirits
Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. This is the last in the 2014 series. The previous five “Ask Andrews” are already posted. Enjoy! Ask Andrew Part 6: Mediums and Spirits OnContinue reading “Ask Andrew Part 6: Mediums and Spirits”
Ask Andrew: Unequal Children
Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew Part 5: Unequal Lives for the Children of the World Several weeks ago, during the Children’s prayer, thanks was given for theContinue reading “Ask Andrew: Unequal Children”
Ask Andrew Part 4: The Devil
Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew Part 4: The Devil Do we believe in the devil as an actual entity, opposing God, or do we consider the “devil”Continue reading “Ask Andrew Part 4: The Devil”
Ask Andrew Part 3: The Teleological Agument for the Existence of God
Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! The Teleological Argument My question concerns what is probably one of the oldest arguments for the existence of God. It is known as theContinue reading “Ask Andrew Part 3: The Teleological Agument for the Existence of God”
Ask Andrew Part 2: Hate
Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew Part 2: Hate Why did God give us the feeling of Hate? Would the world be a better place without it? ScriptureContinue reading “Ask Andrew Part 2: Hate”
Ask Andrew 1: Epiphany
Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew Part 1: What is Epiphany? How many Sundays are there in Epiphany? Epiphany is both a day and a season. Epiphany DayContinue reading “Ask Andrew 1: Epiphany”
Re-Imagining God
The traditional Christian image of God has been challenged a lot in recent years. Some have called that the “Bully with a Beard” vision of God, and have called for other images and visions to replace it. One United Church even refuses to use “God Language” at all! What do you think? HowContinue reading “Re-Imagining God”
possible adult Christian education study topics at Knox UC – Winter 2014
We are considering a number of small groups study topics for our upcoming adult small group study this winter. Bible video series – discussions group with child care One thought is to have a weekday evening session for parents of young families where they could view the episodes of the History Channel’s popular Bible videoContinue reading “possible adult Christian education study topics at Knox UC – Winter 2014”
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