Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
- Thomas A. Edison
Archives For Life
For the last four years I’ve been a pastor on staff at New Covenant Christian Fellowship in Brantford, ON. A few Sundays ago I had the arduous task of standing before my church family to announce that I was leaving.
For someone sitting in the pew and listening to these words, it is easy to begin to analyze and wonder “what happened?” or “Is there something else that he’s not telling us?”
Louie Giglio (Passion) and worship leader Matt Redman have teamed up to write Indescribable: Encountering the Glory of God in the Beauty of the Universe.
Here’s an official book description from Amazon.com:
Putting this powerful message into print for the first time, visionary pastor Louie Giglio and songwriter Matt Redman team up to write a heart-stirring book about the mysteries of God’s creation. Indescribable takes readers on a journey through the vastness of outer space and into the depths of the soul.
Modern science allows viewers to see farther into space than ever before, and every step draws them closer to the God who breathed each star into existence. In Indescribable, the authors intertwine devotional insights with remarkable scientific facts that awaken both mind and spirit. As Giglio and Redman write, God turns wonderers into worshipers.
Above all, Indescribable is a call to worship—an invitation to know and be known by the God of all creation and to become more passionate worshipers of Jesus Christ.
As a worshiper, I stand in awe of God’s handiwork and this is a book I definitely want to read. Looks like I will be adding it to my Christmas list. 
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On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Steve Jobs left us with a lot to think about. Death, life, afterlife, work, making a difference. These are some of the conversations that have ensued following his passing.
Steve no doubt has changed the way the world uses technology. I haven’t read his biography
In so many of his keynotes, Steve would always say, “oh ya, there’s one more thing… .” Enjoy this one-hour documentary from PBS – Steve Jobs: One Last Thing:
Watch Steve Jobs: One Last Thing on PBS. See more from PBS Presents.
Have you, will you be reading his biography
It was a busy weekend in our churches across North America as we took time remember and honour those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, ten years ago. It made me stop and recollect on where I was and how that day went about. Let me share it with you.
On the left is yesterday’s coffee cup. On the right, today’s coffee cup.
You either get “it” or you don’t. If you do, what are your initial thoughts? I have my opinion but I will share it once some comments come in
This past weekend, Pris and I were away at a wedding in Parry Sound. It was my first time heading that far north since I moved to Ontario. Right away I realized that the mosquitos there are gargantuan – and they bite too!
We were there not only as guests for the wedding but also to provide music for the ceremony. I had a blast accompanying my wife on piano as she sang (she’s a freakin’ amazing singer too – and not only because she’s my wife… I married her because she could sing 
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We were pretty focused on our music during the ceremony so we didn’t have too much time to soak in the moment, but we definitely had a great view of it all:
I’m currently out with my wife and decided to try a post from my new iPhone 4.
I waited a long time to upgrade to my new iPhone because some things are worth waiting for.
Speaking of which, my wife is done at the spa and it’s been worth waiting for her
Question: What are you waiting for?
I love this song from Israel Houghton which addresses an important question: Where are the fathers?
Where are the Fathers – by Israel Houghton, album: Bishop TD Jakes Presents: He-motions
I finally got into the hotel room, it must have been mid day
Started flipping through the channels, just to kind of drift away
Every other network, show the challenged and abused
And sea of people laughing as the children sat confused
And I saw a mother pleading, with her son to turn away
From the lifestyle he had chosen, full of violence and hate
As the conversation heated, my mind began to race
Somebody’s missing, something’s badly out of place
Chorus
Where are the fathers, the responsible ones
Where are the fathers, have they helped to raise their sons
Look at the daughters, do you see the violation
Do you need more demonstration
Are you really even bothered
Tell me where, where are the fathers
Well then I went downstairs to visit with a friend of many years
And in just a few short seconds, he exploded into tears
Slowly he unraveled, a lifetime packed with pain
I asked him for specifics, He attempted to explain
He said his wife and children says he’s out of control
And it’s adding to the growing scars fully branded on his soul
Suddenly I asked him, about the conflict with his dad
And he didn’t have to say a word, His troubled face just said
Chorus
Where are the fathers, the responsible ones
Where are the fathers, have they helped to raise their sons
Look at the daughters, do you see the violation
Do you need more demonstration
Are you really even bothered
Tell me where, where are the fathers
Somebody tell me, I want to know
Got to know…. Ooooo
An now I standing in your presence, you compassion is so strong
And I’ve wondered how I’ve managed, without you for so long
All I’ve ever needed, Is right here in your watch
Oh daddy I’m so grateful, here my heart inside this song
You are the father, the responsible one
You are the father, and I’m so glad to be your son
Now I have daughters, and everyday’s a celebration
They are free of violation
All because you took the time to bother
All because you took the time to bother
All because you gave you life to bother
I’m so glad, glad you are my father
