While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Summoned Scriptures: Amos 5:18-24 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 For manyContinue reading “Summoned”
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“A New Earth” or a Renewal of the Earth?
As we are all staying at home during COVID-19, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. — (Rev) Andrew Jensen “A New Earth”Continue reading ““A New Earth” or a Renewal of the Earth?”
Gone but Not Forgotten
It’s time for a rant. I’m getting really tired of having all Christians lumped in together with the literalists, the fundamentalists and the creationists. Too many people who embrace secularism don’t see the distinctions within a faith. The recent remarks by Julie Payette, our Governor General, underline this. I would have less trouble if sheContinue reading “Gone but Not Forgotten”
A Change of Heart
Remember Joseph and his Amazing Coat of Many Colours? (Note how I carefully avoided copyright violation there?) Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt, after briefly plotting to murder him. Over the following years, Joseph was a slave, a wrongfully convicted prisoner, and a dream interpreter to the king, which finally led him toContinue reading “A Change of Heart”
One Christian’s Response to Donald Trump’s Election
The election of Donald Trump has stirred up a hornet’s nest. One thing that particularly struck me was listening to parents say: “what shall we tell our children? We teach them not to be bullies, and now a bully has been elected to the most powerful office in the world.” This question is a wake-upContinue reading “One Christian’s Response to Donald Trump’s Election”
Ask Andrew #1 (2016): Feeding the Wolf
“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 1 (2016): Feeding the Wolf This question comes from the first visit of Kelly Running Wolf, a Mi’kmaq elder who came toContinue reading “Ask Andrew #1 (2016): Feeding the Wolf”
Ask Andrew: Lent
“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: Lent Why do United Church members not give up something important for Lent? The short answer to this question is: some do!Continue reading “Ask Andrew: Lent”
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