Image by u_osk932pj9i from Pixabay I’ve been reading Sarah Speed’s beautiful poems in the Sanctified Arts Lent/Easter Leaflet I received at Bridgenorth United Church. Poetry is not my strength, but occasionally I give it a try. This Easter poem was inspired by God, Sarah, and my great-grandson Riley. Plastic Box A plastic box. A yellow lid. I know…
Why Tell Stories Over the years, my readers have often asked, “Why do you write books? Why do you tell stories?” Our Bible tells us that Jesus’ disciples asked him the same question after he told the story of the farmer planting seed (Matthew 13:1–9, The Message). “Why do you tell stories, Jesus?” He answered,…
What if growing your faith didn’t require anything complicated—just a quiet chair, a cup of tea, and a willingness to listen? In this reflection, I share how a simple daily practice of reading and listening has shaped my faith over the years—and how it might shape yours too. 👉 Read more and discover a…
Photo by Jerry Wang on Unsplash Madeline L’Engle, in her book of reflections, Glimpses of Grace, wrote about the ability of children — especially toddlers — to reach a place of being totally outside themselves when they play. I remember going for walks with my great-grandson Riley when he was two. He would…
Image by Gregory Sabin from Pixabay Winter’s Gift for 2026 It’s winter. It’s cold. BRRRRR. For me, January provides a time to enjoy the gift of reflection. The rush and excitement of Christmas have settled. In our part of the world nature’s growth pauses. The earth takes time out for rest. A beautiful white blanket covers everything…
Poster Painted by Mary Englebreit (available for sale on line) Richard Wagamese, in his book of reflections Embers, offers this piece of wisdom for living: “You have to learn to make your own moccasins… You make them from the hide of your experience, all the places you have walked. You sew them with the thread…
A common question people ask when they learn that I’m a writer is, “What do you write?” Their faces often show surprise when I answer, “Novels, short stories, children’s books, worship resources, blogs, and a newspaper column.” I usually smile and add, “My pen likes variety.” When I look out at God’s spectacular world,…
ipictures by pixabay.com Halloween: A Time to Play Halloween is a night to be different. In a world where it often feels safer to just blend in, Halloween traditions offer freedom — the freedom to dress up and be someone else, at least for a little while. Since becoming an “adult,” candy has lost much…