by Edwin Drewlo | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, Discipleship, Explanations, Pastoral Issues, Uncategorized
As 2022 approached, I had occasion to study a couple of the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament, namely Hosea and Joel. In looking at the prophecy of Joel, I couldn’t help but consider the parallels between the times in which he lived and our own. It made me... by Edwin Drewlo | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog, Pastoral Issues, Spiritual Formation, Uncategorized
At our pastoral staff meeting today at the Prairie Tabernacle Congregation in Three Hills, AB, where I am continuing to serve as a transition pastor, I felt led to ask the question: what theme from the Christmas story is most dominant for you this year? One answer had... by Edwin Drewlo | Oct 14, 2021 | Explanations, Pastoral Issues, Transitional Pastoral Ministry, Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything–possibly because I’ve been preoccupied for the past year with a fairly demanding transition ministry in Three Hills, Alberta at the Prairie Tabernacle Congregation. It has meant a couple of on-site... by Edwin Drewlo | Dec 26, 2020 | Blog, Explanations, Personal, Transitional Pastoral Ministry, Travel, Uncategorized
In the quietness of this unusual Christmas season, there is a lot of time to reflect on the year that’s been! For so many of us, because of the pandemic, the year has meant adjustments of many kinds. In March we were looking forward to making our way to... by Edwin Drewlo | Nov 29, 2020 | Blog, Discipleship, Explanations, Pastoral Issues, Personal
Today, November 29th, is what is known as the First Sunday of Advent, a term which refers to the great sense of anticipation surrounding the expected coming of the Christ. Though the weather in Calgary, Alberta, where we now live is usually sunny, today it is cloudy... by Edwin Drewlo | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog, Discipleship, Evangelism, Explanations, Pastoral Issues, Spiritual Formation, Uncategorized
I came across a story recently, in my daily reading of the Bible, that has once again held my attention for several days. Though familiar to me from childhood, there is something about that story even now that inspires giant-like faith for the times in which we live.... by Edwin Drewlo | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Explanations, Personal, Transitional Pastoral Ministry, Travel, Uncategorized
After nearly thirty-six years of living in Prince George, British Columbia, we have made the difficult decision to move on — this time to Calgary, Alberta. In doing so, we are saying goodbye to a community that has been home for almost half of our lives —... by Edwin Drewlo | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Discipleship, Evangelism, Explanations, Pastoral Issues, Personal, Spiritual Formation
Much of my time this spring has been occupied with preparing a webinar series for our local church on the subject of evangelism in the current culture. You can find the series on YouTube. It’s called, Engage — Evangelism and Disciple-making in... by Edwin Drewlo | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Explanations, Pastoral Issues, Uncategorized
The words, I can’t breathe, have now been immortalized by what happened in that horrific act of personal assault and murder by a policeman toward a black man in Minneapolis in May, 2020. It’s difficult to imagine how anyone can watch that scene even for a... by Edwin Drewlo | May 10, 2020 | Blog, Explanations, Pastoral Issues, Personal, Spiritual Formation
Today, I hiked an area with my “friends” on a path that I had never seen before. It was well-worn, so I knew others had traveled that path before. But today, I didn’t encounter anyone at all. It was a bright sunny spring day when I entered the area...
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