Things come. Things go. Life changes. Often these changes, even in keeping with the times, can throw a person for a loop. Such was the case when Rev. Robin Ross called to inform me that March 31, 2025, would be the last day of publishing … Read more
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How Full Is Your Cup?
You may be familiar with the exercise of filling a jar to the half-way mark with water, putting it in a prominent place, and, upon rising, seeing if you view it as "half-full" or "half-empty". Some may even check on it throughout the … Read more
Forgiveness
A common theme these days seems to be focusing on forgiving. Several news stories have zeroed in on it and a couple of documentaries have featured people who have forgiven someone and how healing it has been. A woman forgave her husband; … Read more
The King's Message
Hanging on a wall in our guestroom is an old framed piece of linen on which someone long ago laboriously embroidered: I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, "Give me a light, that I may tread safely into the unknown," and … Read more
Awaiting The Birth
I received a long-distance call from a friend a while back. She was awaiting news of the birth of her first grandchild, and, lest she be tempted to call and check on the progress every so often, chose to call and talk to me. We managed … Read more
Blue Christmas
A familiar tune that's heard throughout the Christmas season is Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas". Whether it's Presley's powerful voice, the strings of some instrumental, or the strains of friends pouring out their hearts in song, it is … Read more
What Shall I Give Him
Christmas is coming, and as well as signifying and celebrating the birth of Jesus, it is a time of gift giving. We wander the stores for the "right" gift for family, friends, neighbours, and service providers. We want to choose something … Read more
In The Driver's Seat
Throughout our lives, we all teach and are taught, some by profession, others only by example. We had a Sunday School teacher once who led us in Bible study, prayers, and hymns. On the odd warm Sunday afternoon, if we begged hard … Read more
I Prayed For You
Every day, in numerous instances, be it personally, locally, or globally, there is an overwhelming need for prayer. An uncountable number of people pray for loved ones, for friends, for friends of friends, and for those not even known to … Read more
Would You, If You Knew?
Rarely is there a newscast that doesn't carry a story of people being saved from burning homes, terrific car crashes, acts of violence, or other incidents which would have resulted in a different outcome had it not been for the valiant … Read more
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