Category: general discussions

Imagine having the perfect mentor, someone who knew you inside out and was able to direct you exactly in the way you needed to go. In his book, The Divine Mentor, Wayne Cordeiro writes to remind us that we do. Reading this book I was struck by the simplicity of what he says, and yet…

I met recently with “Jessica” (not her real name), a new and growing Jesus-follower who has so much to learn, and so much stuff from her past to overcome. But boy, is her ‘infant’ faith inspiring. I wish I saw this kind of drive and determination in long-time ‘christians’… Alright, I wish I had this…

For some time now I have sensed that the word ‘christian’ has lost its original punch. Many people seem to use the label ‘christian’, without having a sense of what it means to follow Jesus. Many others seem to react negatively to anything associated with the word ‘christian’, but not for reasons related to what…

I attended a teaching session with David Fowler, church planter in Durham Region who has done extensive studies of the Canadian culture and its implication for the shape and ministry of the church. Some of the key points that I got out of this session were…

SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:10-17 “Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them….They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers! (Luke 10:16-17) OBSERVATION: The disciples have witnessed – and been a part of – amazing miracles. Could they have imagined this next…

I am working through the book of Acts (the 44th book in the Bible) for a seminar I am leading with Leadership Development Network. Its fascinating to approach the book as a whole, as opposed to looking at a small section of it for a sermon, to see the forest as well as the trees.

I just found an article by Andrew Hamilton, a soon-to-be church planter in Australia, who is reflecting on how little he knew his neighbours while serving his present church for 7 years. He concludes: “Many of us have been good at running churches or organizing ministries but not so good at loving our neighbours. Yet…

The Bible is the most important means by which the Lord speaks to us. If we simply read it as a book, we may miss His voice. But if we read it with our heart, paying attention to the deep impressions within, we can sense His gentle, convicting and equipping voice, showing us the way,…

Year 1 October — Your Spiritual Journey — Spiritual Disciplines November — How To Read The Bible — OT Survey December — Knowing God — NT Survey January — Knowing Jesus Christ — Missional Living February — Knowing the Holy Spirit — Christian Spirituality March — The Mission of God — Reformed Perspectives April —…

FROM THE SENNEMA’S — After prayerful consideration, Valerie and I have decided that the Lord is calling us to Crossroads Church in Ajax. We feel led by the Spirit to help this young church move forward. Although difficult to explain, there is this deep-down sense that Ajax is the next step in our ministry journey….