Because of God’s tender mercy

Well it certainly has been the most interesting of times to have been hidden away. The three months went by a lot quicker than we could have ever anticipated and we are deeply grateful for the time we had to lay low, recalibrate and rest. As we slinked into the...
National Directors Sabbatical

National Directors Sabbatical

Dearest Canadian Vineyard Family, Well, we are standing on the brink of a pretty surreal moment for the two of us. In the midst of one of the most intriguing, challenging and innovative times in recent history for the Ecclesia of Jesus, we are heading into a...

The thorn bush will bow

The Thorn Bush Will Bow /David Ruis To all those who mournBeauty crowns your headThere is precious oilThat makes the spirit glad againA sacrifice of praiseA fragrant offeringSing your lament Salvation is near at handTo all those who longA crown of justice waits...

Sabbatum Sanctum, Shadows

This is the last day of Lent in the Church Calendar in the West. We’ve observed Good Friday and today is what is known as Sabbatum Sanctum (Holy Saturday) or Black Saturday, the culmination of Holy Week. Tomorrow is Easter, the first day of Eastertide. For...
Just Hanging here

Just Hanging here

Strangely, I’ve been reflecting of late on what must’ve been going through the mind of the convicted felon who hung beside Jesus during the Crucifixion and would later be called the Penitent Thief, known as Saint Dismas (the name given him in The Gospel Of...