Archive for July, 2009

Distracted By StillnessPodcast

Friday, July 31, 2009

With summer here, the stormy winter and chilly evenings of past months have quickly been forgotten. One morning, however, my heart felt like a lingering storm. Numerous needs — my own and others' — were crashing in on me, like an … Read more

Adding LifePodcast

Thursday, July 30, 2009

One of the saddest experiences that I ever had took place in a psychiatric ward in Scotland. I was stationed there for six months as part of my seminary training. The ward was locked because it was full of deeply disturbed patients who … Read more

Gourmand Or GourmetPodcast

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A recovering alcoholic once told me that he ate a bunch of chocolate bars because he couldn't get his hands on a bottle of whiskey. Then, he said that he had to stop overeating because it gave him the same effects as the booze. That … Read more

When The Lion RoarsPodcast

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Recently, while on vacation, my husband and I visited the zoo in Cape May, New Jersey, USA. As we walked through the beautiful park, I was in awe of the wonders of God's creation. Magnificent exotic birds, nature, and wildlife all … Read more

The Lost SummerPodcast

Monday, July 27, 2009

There was a time in my childhood when my siblings and I were all fostered out to our aunts and uncles. It was during a summer, and my mother had been taken in to the local lunatic asylum. My dad was unable to stay off his work to look … Read more

The White CatPodcast

Sunday, July 26, 2009

We are used to seeing animals come onto our property. We have a large yard and a pasture. One day, there was a totally white cat, which we had never seen before, sitting near our birdfeeder. It was intensely watching the feeder. A few … Read more

Looking To JesusPodcast

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Before moving to Delaware, USA, ten years ago, I attended a Bible study in Pennsylvania with Christians from various backgrounds and denominations. This unique ministry was called "Jesus Focus", and began in 1974 at a time when many … Read more

ArcheryPodcast

Friday, July 24, 2009

I've only tried archery once in my life, which was during a summer Scout camp in the Western Highlands of Scotland. I signed up for the archery course in order to get a new merit badge for my troop. From what I remember, it wasn't as easy … Read more

The Buttercups Are In Bloom!Podcast

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Today, in a driving rain, Princess and I walked quickly down the tar and chipped roadway. She was looking for "her spot". When she found it, I had the time to savour our surroundings. The buttercups were in bloom! Even in the rain, they … Read more

Prayer Changes UsPodcast

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

My neighbour's face was pale, haggard, and tear-stained as she told me that she hadn't slept all night. She had received very upsetting news; she was worried, afraid, and despairing. "It's hopeless," said Sally, "and there's nothing I can … Read more

 



PresbyCan is a community of faithful, Holy Spirit-filled, Christ-centred, God-honouring Christians.