Retreating

Seven years ago, my good friend Doug invited me to be part of a journey of mentorship and friendship. Doug and I first met in 1997 and we have stayed in touch all these years. I love him like a brother. He is wise, kind, generous and remarkably competent in leadership and relationships. We are…

Update from The Villa

There’s lots of voices speaking into lots of microphones these days. We recently signed up to CityTV+ mostly because I could watch the world series, so improperly named, to watch the Blue Jays take the trophy. With just 2 “outs” to the trophy it slipped through their fingers and they get to be second best!…

Do you agape Jesus?

What was Jesus getting at when he asked Peter, as recorded in John 21, if he loved him? Here’s the text: After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these”? “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” What is hidden from the English text is that…