Our Daily Bread magazine led me to reflect on Jesus’ words, “My sheep listen to my voice.” (John 10:27). The following are my thoughts. A Choice – Both Are Good. A Steady Diet – Which One? Many of us fill our homes with sound. The television or radio are turned on for the morning…
Those Church People???? Society has labelled Christians as “Those Church People”. With little understanding of our Sunday morning gatherings people shake their heads and go off to hockey practice or whatever else. We are labelled, considered foolish at best and yet society has expectations. We stand condemned for…
Gala Auction This Saturday, I’m going to the Gala Auction at Bridgenorth United Church, our new church family. I talked with Sue who is head of the planning team. What a pleasure to speak with a leader who is so enthusiastic about the event. Her words, “I love the auction and chile lunch. It’s so…
The world is on fire with the spectacular colours of autumn. a feast for our eyes, free just for the looking. I took this picture through my study window. A maple resplendent in winey red, straight and tall beside our younger maple, sporting its bright yellow gown, even as it struggles to stay alive. Trees…
(Photo by Gerd Altmann, Pixabay) Tonight it feels important to offer you one of my stories instead of a short reflection. Most of us attended church this morning. Many of us heard reflection on the familiar scripture about Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers. (Luke 17: 1-19). Sometimes when a scripture is familiar, we think…
Life is never perfect. Problems come. Sometimes, we can see their causes in our poor choices, but most of the time our struggles just seem to happen. In job loss, in grief, in rejection, in accidents, we can blame no one. We search for a reason, thinking that will help. It doesn’t. No explanation…
Today, the sun is shining. Chickadees are enjoying their breakfast outside my window. Best of all, I received a copy of the front cover for “Rajah Finds His Wisdom”. Sue Reynolds, my graphic artist, has done a fantastic job. I love it. I’ve loved this story from it’s beginning. I’m so grateful to everyone who…
Reading Rev. Wilson’s reflection on a retirement party took me back to my own celebration in 2009. I remember being surrounded by family and friends. In some ways their kind words about the good things they had experienced with me felt like a funeral eulogy. The difference was I was alive and present to receive…