Tag: confession

  • The Shape of Confession

    The Shape of Confession

    An important element of Presbyterian and Reformed  identity is our writing of, and deference to, confessions. The Presbyterian Church in Canada has three confessions that define our faith and theology – they are the Westminster Confession, the Declaration Concerning Church and Nation, and Living Faith. One of the things you quickly discover in looking at…

  • “may I have a word” — confession and correction #sermon

    Has anyone every pulled you aside and said: “You know, what you are doing is really not a great idea.” Has anyone ever pulled you aside and said: “You know, you better stop and think about what you’re saying.” When someone pulls you aside it’s generally because they care about you – they want to…

  • one another…

    There’s a great phrase used in the New Testament – a phrase that speaks to the heart of our faith – to the heart of our identity. Here it is: One another. One another. Now that you hear it, it’ll probably strike you as familiar.             Love one another.             Wash one another’s feet.            …