"The shipwrecked at the stable kneel in the presence of mystery. God entered into our world not with the crushing impact of unbearable glory, but in the way... more

A Jewish boy – a divine Son. He comes.
Immanuel, God with us.

Waiting in Mary's womb.
Immanuel.

He would breathe earths air. He would walk this soil. He would... more

I have been musing a lot lately on this quote from Walter Brueggemann, "The prophetic tasks of the church are to tell the truth in a society that lives in... more

Lately we have found ourselves in a number of prayer meetings, representing different settings, as well as different facets of the church. In all these... more

Several  weeks ago David and I were privileged to be a part of an "adoption" ceremony that was hosted on line to welcome the New Joy Community in Surrey... more

Well it certainly has been the most interesting of times to have been hidden away. The three months went by a lot quicker than we could have ever... more

Dearest Canadian Vineyard Family,

Well, we are standing on the brink of a pretty surreal moment for the two of us. In the midst of one of the most... more

The Thorn Bush Will Bow /David Ruis

To all those who mourn
Beauty crowns your head
There is precious oil
That makes the spirit glad again
A sacrifice of praise
A... more

This is the last day of Lent in the Church Calendar in the West. We've observed Good Friday and today is what is known as Sabbatum Sanctum (Holy Saturday) or... more

Strangely, I've been reflecting of late on what must've been going through the mind of the convicted felon who hung beside Jesus during the Crucifixion and... more

With blazing speed things have been changing all around us since our last letter. In times like these we can so quickly loose our bearings and give in to... more

"The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists"

Plant your roots in Christ
And let Him be the foundation of your life.
Be strong... more