Year: 1998

To write a devotional is but one small way to give thanks for the many, many graces bestowed upon us. The printing of the material does not follow the writing of it, and so sometimes, the writer may not be … Read more

Two prominent figures in biblical history are described in two different situations as standing barefoot before God. Both Moses and Joshua were sought out by God, and given a very special task, perhaps humanly speaking. The thought occurs that whoever … Read more

Medicine and faith are not in competition nor are they at odds with each other. Both are needed and both have their place in your life and mind. The Lord has ordained certain laws and they are fulfilled in many … Read more

Just as He is our Father, so too is he our children's Father. Our children are gifts he has placed in our care. They are loaned to us, and the good gifts we give our children include love, friendship, values … Read more

We come as children first, and there remains within each of us, a child. And it is that child within us which possesses a desire, a longing to be loved, and to love. To belong. A desire to be protected, … Read more

I have just finished my term as President of the Atlantic Ecumenical Council, and what a two years it has been! One of the last acts of my Presidency was to praise God for the contribution of people who have … Read more

Mallott one commented: "Without heroes plain people don't know how far they can go." Some world-famous people may be worthy of admiration such as Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandella, Martin Luther King Jr. But for today, look a little closer to … Read more

Mallott once commented: "Without heroes plain people don't know how far they can go." Who are the heroes in your life? Why are they heroes? What makes them so special you would wish to be like them? The first book … Read more

Eight years ago, when our eldest daughters were off to university, I broke down and got another dog. We had been "dogless" for five years, and this one was to be for our younger daughter, "to keep her company". It … Read more

It was an ordinary day. I sat at my desk doing those things that all pastors do, checking reports, writing reports, making phone calls and receiving calls. The phone rang, and at the other end was the voice of a … Read more