On this Valentine’s Day, I think of those who are experiencing this dream, as well as those whose dream has crashed. This beautiful video portrays the story that most of us dream about, but so many do not attain. The dream is not an illusion, and its something worth fighting for. But it is impossible without God’s help, without humility and grace on our part, and without determination from both partners to love with God’s kind of love: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. [1 Corinthians 13:4-8]

One day this will be Valerie and I, making beautiful music together!
Fran & Marlo Cowan (married 62 years) playing impromptu recital together in the atrium of the Mayo Clinic. He turned 90 in February. The song is Old Grey Bonnet.

When I watch this, it resonates with my thoughts regarding the church.
What do you think?

This morning I talked about 2 Samuel 7, and the theme that I attempted to unfold was: WHEN GOD SAYS ON, HE HAS SOMETHING BIGGER, BETTER IN MIND.
Anyway, I just so happened to check out a Rob Bell dvd called ‘Kickball’, and I think he says it better.
So if you missed the message this morning, or want to hear it from a different perspective, watch this.

Although I am not Lutheran, this is funny because it sounds somewhat familiar.

The following video from 100 Huntley Street explores the question “what is the church” and looks at some new and emerging forms of the church. I am especially interested in the section on the FRWY (“free way”), a Salvation Army Church Plant in downtown Hamilton which is built around a Cafe.
This kind of ministry appeals to me, and is a dream I am presently sharing with Crossroads (the church where I pastor).

I love the part where he reflects on the idea that maybe the rich are not so rich afterall, and the poor are not so poor afterall.
What we can learn from each other, if only we would break down the man-made barriers that divide us, and discover our roots in God that unite us!

You may or may not appreciate classical music, but you will probably recognize most of these songs, they were all written by Johann Sebastian Bach. Here the King’s Singers tell a great story of a time when Johann had a problem, he didn’t know how to finish writing a particular “Toccata”. He needs a “Fugue” to end it! He and his wife have a heated discussion. In the end, his gadget saves the day! Enjoy!

Apparently this is not a joke, it is for real. I saw this commercial on TV last night.
I laughed like I haven’t laughed in a long time!!!!!!

Who thought that honouring Obama with the Nobel Peace Prize could be topped, but here we have it; he has been crowned with the highest honour, his crowing glory – A CHIA HEAD!
I can just picture Obama at his desk at the white house, with Chia head on the desk, and his aids silent in awe at this wondrous sight (or biting their lips, daring not to laugh out loud).
What I would say to the makers of this fine product – “Yes you can… but should you???”