andrewpaulstuart

Circle Square Ranch!!!

Hey Everyone! Maria here. We decided to use Andrew’s blog to keep you all posted this summer. We’re in our room. It’s 7 pm and Zoe’s already fast asleep for the night. There’s a beautiful rainfall and the sound is slowly putting Andrew to sleep. We arrived today and already, Andrew’s learned to brush, saddle, … Continue reading →

Reflection Paper: the Saving Spirit in the Church

I Wrote a paper this week on the importance of recognizing the Holy Spirit’s role in the salvation of the Church as he brings us the life of Christ. My aim in this piece isn’t to offer a full exposition of the saving of the Church by the Spirit, but rather to bring to our … Continue reading →

The Poetic Voice of Job

I was reading in the book of job this morning and was struck by the powerful imagery used by the poet. The whole book is full of vivid imagery, but I found this excerpt particularly poignant. “God gives me up to the ungodly and casts me into the hands of the wicked. 12 I was … Continue reading →

Fall Semester All Wrapped Up.

Hi All, Maria and I have officially entered into a time of rest as all our papers are handed in. Christmas is always a much anticipated time for me as a student – focused time with the family and friends, and time spent with the Lord are my priorities for these few weeks. I’m reading … Continue reading →

Ford’s Problematic Self–Identification

Brian Walsh, God Bless Toronto: The Piety of Rob Ford This is a response from one of my professors, Brian Walsh, to the Mayor of Toronto’s speech this week, in which he issued an apology for his past use of illicit drugs to the people of Toronto. As most of you know, Rob Ford’s conduct … Continue reading →

Reflection Paper

Hey all, Last week I wrote a reflection paper for my Systematic Theology class on the implications of the statement, “Scripture is the word of God.” This is a short piece (5 pgs), and I am not a seasoned theologian or exegete, so obviously there will be holes in my reflection, but maybe as you … Continue reading →

Reflection; Rediscovering Figural Reading

Wycliffe College hosted a Preaching Day yesterday (Oct. 16) which provides the resource of a one day conference for pastors in the church to take part in lectures and seminars designed to help hone the art and practice of preaching. Maria and I were blessed to take part in this day. Yesterday was actually a … Continue reading →

Sermon: Luke 18:9-14

Hey all, I just posted a new sermon on the Sermons page. It’s on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. I delivered if for my preaching class. It is a bit shorter, 15 minute delivery, but maybe that will make it a more enjoyable read. Please excuse any typos. Blessings A.

come back, kid

It was brought to my attention today (by my Dad) that I haven’t posted anything in a while. This is due in part to the fact that I couldn’t muster the energy this summer after a hard day’s  work in the sun, and having fallen out of the routine of writing and thinking in general, … Continue reading →

A challenge comes to me this morning from Oswald Chambers – a challenge to a growing simplicity of relationship and faith with and in the Lord. “It is not true to say that God wants to teach us something in our trials. Through every cloud He brings our way, He wants us to unlearn something. … Continue reading →