Christmas Priorities Advent is one of those times when I look at my life and reset my priorities. This year our preparations for Christmas look a little different. We’ve managed to get our Christmas tree up and decorated early. In the past, that meant a couple of hours of first wrestling with tree lights,…
Advent Prayers Tonight we returned from a delightful visit with dear friends in Montreal. For some reason sleep is eluding me. I wanted to post a reflection. First of all I am truly grateful for our friends. They have been a blessing in my life for over forty years. They always wrap us in love…
Gifts With Vision from United Church Gift Catalogues Gifts of food, shelter, education for displaced persons around the world. Gifts That Last For years now, our family members have drawn names so that each person could buy or make one special gift for one of our loved…
Let the Light Shine In! For seven years, I have dreamed about having a big, new window in my study. I wanted more light, to be able to see more of God’s world as I wrote. Formerly a bedroom, my study already had a window, not huge, but high on the wall. I had to…
“Knock and the Door Will Be Opened.” Years ago, I watched a TV game show, “Let’s Make a Deal.” After a contestant had won some money, they were shown three doors. Behind one riches were hiding – a fabulous trip, a new car or… Behind the other two doors there was nothing. The choice was:…
Covid’s Waiting Room Peterborough has been called God’s waiting room. People come here to retire. It’s a good place. We have all the city comforts – arts, sports, restaurants, seniors’ centers, and lots of shopping. We can drive across the city in fifteen minutes if all the lights are green. Peterborough is also a good…
Blessed to Share When I was a child, giving God thanks for the many blessings we enjoyed was the focus of our Thanksgiving holiday. We started the day at Church. I loved the harvest decorations. I don’t remember a big family gathering. The four of us did have a feast with roast chicken from our…
Free Shipping and more In order to help small businesses, Canada Post is offering me free shipping for one parcel anywhere in Canada, on October 5, 12, 19 and 26. Consequently, I am offering free shipping to the first four book orders I receive in October. Once I have received your etransfer, I will…