Wow! Hello, seniors! Look at this: evergreen seniors! Isn't that neat? Some weeks ago another Daily devotional directed me to this passage and, being a senior myself, it hit me like a fresh breeze. It's a renewing scene, this picture … (read more)

For me, the Christmas season officially begins with the appearance of a box of candy canes in the passenger's seat of my car, usually the Monday after Thanksgiving. My wife puts them there for me to give to the tollbooth … (read more)

During the Advent season, as we journey towards the manger, and as we light the first candle on our Advent wreath, let us journey with hope. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews describes faith by saying that it … (read more)

In our new home we have a small, screened-in balcony adjacent to our loft area. This is the place I have chosen for my morning prayer and devotion time. Yesterday morning as I sat there on the balcony I just … (read more)

Do you notice that we have become a generation of people that are high on tradition, as well we might be? I was talking to a woman today and asked if she had all the family over for Thanksgiving dinner. … (read more)

Teaching Sunday School is a challenging yet rewarding task. At our church we teach six weeks on, six weeks off. Although, I love to teach, I also look forward to my time in the pew! The Sunday before Thanksgiving Day … (read more)

Do you remember that special day when you first asked Jesus into your heart? I remember that special day very well and the events and situations that came with it. I remember writing, "Jesus saves!" and "Jesus loves you!" on … (read more)

In my brother's home, down in the basement, there is an old radio, a Deforest Crossly. I can remember it in our home many years ago. I used to try to tune in the radio stations using the tuning eye, … (read more)

I suppose that we all have a dream vacation we'd like to take at some point in our lives. Ever since Grade Four, mine was to see the Maritimes, inspired of course, by that well-known redhead Anne of Green Gables. … (read more)

I have a small but growing collection of glass milk bottles. In fact my entire kitchen is filled with bits and pieces of dairy memorabilia. Most of it comes from my family's dairy and creamery business, which operated from the … (read more)

God must have spent a little more time on you. In all of creation, all things great and small, You are the one that surpasses all. Country singing group Alabama sings the lyrics of this love song. I am impressed … (read more)

When I was serving in the American Navy, one thing I noticed through my travels was that the ship we sailed on was for us America. When in a foreign land, one could always come back on the ship and … (read more)

On May 16th, I woke up late, so I missed the church's worship. Instead of that, I stayed at home, watching the F1 Grand Prix. After that I left home, going towards my work office, because I had won a … (read more)

Several years ago my wife had to travel to Montreal to attend a conference. We decided that I would join her after it ended and we would spend the weekend in Montreal together. So on Friday night I boarded a … (read more)

One of my favourite Bible passages over the years has been Psalm 46, especially the first three verses, which read as follows: On a personal level, I have always taken great comfort in my belief that God protects me, and, … (read more)

In 1991, I was privileged to go to Russia with a group of teachers and administrators to help the ex-Soviet teachers deal with the morality crisis, which was tearing apart their country. Miraculously, we were invited to share the gospel … (read more)

It was April 24, 1961 and I was alone in a remote village in Laos. News had come that rebel soldiers led by the Viet Kong were advancing toward Muong Phine, and my supervisor had told me to leave. But … (read more)

Yesterday as I stepped outside into the back yard, I heard them coming, honking all the way. I peered up to see that all-familiar V-formation of the Canadian geese preparing for their flight south.We of the north, at least in … (read more)

As writers for Daily, we become accustomed to receiving responses whenever one of our devotionals appears. Invariably, we have some regular, devoted supporters, and there's usually a couple of new names sending words of support and encouragement. The day of … (read more)

Aboard H.M.C.S. Sackville — It's interesting to "people-watch" as you go through a museum, especially this one. Most younger people are a bit bored. To them, it's just more history-under-glass, and they think they get more than enough of that … (read more)

Recently we had a demonstration of a vacuum cleaning system in our home. Normally we don't do this, but our vacuum has been in need of replacing for a long while. The sales pitch was very good. The salesman stressed … (read more)

With winter coming once again, I need to get wood cut so I can use it to heat my house. My brother-in-law gave me wood from his lot, which he is clearing. Since he had been clearing this area, most … (read more)

Just the other day, the six billionth person arrived on earth. The sweet baby was born in Sarajevo and was greeted by dignitaries from the United Nations. When I saw the picture and story in the paper, I couldn't help … (read more)

Not long ago, I was looking out my kitchen window and I noticed how the leaves on the trees in the woods were slowly changing to bright colours of orange, red, brown and yellow. These woods, at this time of … (read more)

One of my plants is a rosebush planted in memory of a friend. Every summer it brings forth the most beautiful dusty rose flowers emitting their sweet subtle scent. For the last couple of years, when all the others have … (read more)

At supper I noticed that one of my molar teeth was getting sensitive. That night I cleaned my teeth with great diligence, using a special toothpaste to take away the sensitivity. But it didn't do much good. By the following … (read more)

The work that I perform involves tracking satellites. To accomplish this we use satellite-tracking dishes, which are very similar to TV satellite dishes. There is the dish portion and then the feed, which is mounted in front of the dish. … (read more)

"Here comes the sun, and I say, it's all right…." – George Harrison "Here Comes the Sun" is one of the few major hits George Harrison contributed to the Beatles, but the song showed what a marvellous songwriter he is. … (read more)

October 13, 1960, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh — the Pirates won the World Series, beating the New York Yankees on Bill Mazeroski's bottom-of-the-ninth home run. I remember watching it the year I was 13. We saw it on a small television … (read more)

There is an ancient proverb, reputedly of Chinese origin, which says, "The longest journey begins with a single step." I often think of it when I face a daunting task, like sorting through a huge pile of papers that has … (read more)