Category: Devotional

Almost two months ago we were prepared to fly home from Florida. Just the night before, I had received a phone call: "Mom, I have Jessica at Sick Children's emergency room, and I just had to talk to someone." A … 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

The other night I was trying to get my son ready for bed. I had called him down several times to his room to get changed, but he did not respond. He was busy doing his own thing. Finally, I … Read more

In my living room is a sectional sofa. This sofa is approximately fifteen years "old". It has endured claw marks by our cats, being jumped on by our children, and getting sprayed on by different kinds of foods and drinks. … Read more

Recently I discovered that I was having difficulty reading letters and numbers on the computer screen. Four years ago I had a similar experience. I was having difficulty reading smaller print in any form. The letters were not clear. I … 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

I never get tired of reminding myself what life is all about. I had a very special teacher in high school many years ago whose husband died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack. About a week after his death, … Read more

I recently received the following message in my e-mail inbox: E-MAIL FROM GOD Good morning: I am the Lord your God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If … Read more

Ever notice that you can have a crowd around you and yet accomplish nothing if people don't have their "mind-set" right? Have you asked your kids to give you a hand in the garage and then wound up sending them … Read more