Year: 2000

"To work or not to work?" This question has been an ongoing mental battle for my daughter, Christine and son-in-law, Ron, for the last two months. It has been the dominating topic ever since Christine's maternity leave was approaching at … Read more

As I walked my dogs along the road beside our lake, I was impressed by the scenic beauty reflected in the still waters. So perfect was the reflection, if I had photographed the moment it would have been difficult to … Read more

The other day I set out to go through the garden, plucking out the weeds and plants that had spread too far. The season thus far had been rainy and wet. The weeds were easily removed but at the same … Read more

One thing my physical condition allows me to do is to predict the weather. In the wintertime, I can tell you even before my eyes are open if a weather front has come in and the barometer has dropped. In … Read more

Women endure the experience of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) in the daily struggle with being female. It may be an irritation causing her to want to verbally kick someone through the nearest door, or the cravings for that chocolate ice cream … Read more

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind but now I see. For approximately two months, as a Pastoral Visitor, I have been visiting someone who … Read more

While reading the prayer requests, I often see a distraught family member asking for prayer for a loved one with an addiction. I would like to share with them one of the most painful times I remember. As I write, … Read more

An interesting thing happened on the first day my little dog and I had to pass by a picket line on our daily walk. From half a block away I could see a cat sitting on its haunches, and as … Read more

Brothers and sisters in the Lord, warm greetings! The most challenging demand in charity is to share what you do not have enough of. But then, who does not know the adage that the most precious possession is available in … Read more

We got caught. Friday is our garbage pickup day. Usually the waste is placed at curbside the evening before. But since the truck for pickup usually comes later in the day, and since we were especially tired, we put it … Read more