Encounter God here
With increased automation, things supposedly were made easier to understand, quicker to achieve, faster to get done. The other day as I rang up the number to check on the delivery and receipt of a parcel within our postal system, … Read more
An item in our news tells of a councillor's innovative idea to rid the streets of buskers — simply confiscate their instruments! While it may prevent them from playing, it also is a very negative approach and would seem to … Read more
When out walking my dog, I know how beneficial it can be to all parties involved, to make introductions all around — dogs to dogs, humans to humans, dogs to humans. It just settles the air ahead of time and … Read more
Several years ago, I learned a technique to help others when they are troubled by recurring dreams involving memories of situations that have troubling or sad endings. It encompasses, in part, a form of visualization. Instead of immediately getting up … Read more
Christmas has been over for over a month, but I've just taken the cards off the bricks of my fireplace. The little wooden letters that spell out "Noel" will finally join the rest of the decorations. The padded felt that … Read more
The little church at the top of our hill often has a saying on its outside board that really grabs my attention. My mind loves playing with puns or changing things around, and so I have an affinity for those … Read more
There is a young gentleman who, for over ten years, has stopped by to chat at whatever volunteer booth I may be "manning". He's very friendly and helpful and often stays for up to half an hour. I've always been … Read more
Who among us can forget the magic and wonderment of putting on "The Christmas Play" that is brought to mind by today's scripture? As children, we anxiously anticipated the part for which we would be chosen. We'd been learning about … Read more
The title isn't misspelled, and though the scripture relating to Easter perhaps seems out of place, the truth is that Christmas, for some, is a time of sadness, of mourning. Everyone around them is bustling with the Christmas spirit, decorating … Read more