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Proposed Southwest Itenerary

I’m posting a link to our proposed route through the Southwest which will be between the 11th and 29th of October. Along the way, we’re hoping to visit churches, friends and family in these places: Tucson, AZ Payson, AZ Denver, … Continue reading

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Fall 2007

You can download this letter in PDF format here:2007 Summer Prayer Letter Folks, we are very pleased to tell you that the culmination of our four years of study and preparation is just around the corner. In this letter we … Continue reading

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Statement of Faith

Following is the statement of faith I’ve prepared for my final examination before the Presbytery on the 15th of September. I thought I might put it out here to see what you think. Any comments or challenges are welcome!

There is only One God who alone in all the cosmos deserves honor, glory and praise. God alone is the source, the measure and the purpose of all creation. God exists as He has revealed Himself in history: Father, Son and Holy Spirit – three coequal, co-eternal persons selflessly affirming one another in perfect community. From the boundless resources of this inner abundance, the Triune God creates, sustains, governs and redeems all the cosmos. In selfless love, God extended Himself in the act of creation. God made all things to His glory and upon completion they were rightly declared to be whole and good.

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Spring 2007

Dear Friends, Our intention for some time now has been to send you quarterly prayer letters and this no doubt would have made it much easier for us to communicate our experiences in depth. But we have been so incessantly … Continue reading

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Chaplaincy Challenges: Early Thoughts

Last month I had my first full day of visitations at Vancouver General Hospital as part of a chaplaincy internship I am enrolled in. The program will last until the end of next April and requires one 8 hour day … Continue reading

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