Simeon was an old man in the temple when Mary, Joseph brought their baby Jesus to be dedicated. After seeing Jesus he said he could “be dismissed in peace.” The peace that meeting Jesus brings is Shalom, the ancient Hebrew word that is a blessing of wholeness, completeness, restoration and redemption. So often we define… Read More »Shining Jesus’s Peace in a Dark World (December 7, 2025)
At least one application of this challenging passage is living with integrity. The priests in Malachi’s day knew the covenant, but didn’t live in obedience. As the people’s leaders, then, they led the people away from true, good and God-honouring worship. We know how we should live, but often don’t live up to it; and… Read More »Living Under Covenant of “Life and Peace” (March 23, 2025)
There is so much more to Peace than the absence of conflict. For me it might be the most elusive of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. For this service, let us consider Shalom, the Hebrew root word for biblical peace. sermon: Advent 2 – Peace (John 14:23 and Psalm 23) with Pastor David Donaldson