“You Better Be Right!” Sometimes in my role as clergy, I find myself living and especially, being, the faith that others need. When grief and fear overwhelm us, we want to believe, though it’s hard. God seems far away. I remember declaring my belief in future life with God at the end of a Celebration…
Linda and Pat from Grand River Books Great Support, and wonderful friends and fans Festival of Faith, Sudbury, Ontario This morning, I read this question in well-known writer, Richard Wagamese’s book, Embers. “What makes us aware of your presence, mysterious loving Creator?” Richard listed things of spectacular beauty and love that I can see, hear,…
Image by mleonascimento0 from Pixabay Why Pray? Prayer is an act of love! It’s so easy to come to God in what we call prayer with a shopping list and expect God to fulfil each item as if God ran this all inclusive department store. When we don’t get what we want, we question the existence…
Today’s morning thoughts. Sometimes when I read a familiar passage of the Bible, it speaks in a surprising new way. This is my reflection on Acts 4:5-12 NIV (I’ve copied them and placed then at the bottom of this reflection) Jesus disciple, Peter, was asked by the religious leaders, “By what power do you say…
Regardless of which faith we practice or don’t practice, this Christmas let’s wrap our Christmas or Hanukkah or Bodhi Day or Tulsi Pujan Diwas or… celebrations in PRAYER. The Christian Advent season has begun. It’s our time to prepare for Christmas, to renew our joy and commitment to our faith, to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Some…
New knees have become common place in today’s world. We complain about the long wait. When the time comes it’s wonderful and scary. Just in case, there is someone else who feels like me, I’m telling my story. Here is the first instalment. I’m Not Alone This coming Friday I am embarking on a journey,…
Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay When our computers, phones, or tablets are being ornery, we know that we can reboot. When all else fails, shut the technology down completely. Leave it for thirty seconds, then start it up again. I learned this lesson particularly well during cataract surgery. I was lying on the…
As you can see from the pictures, our newly renovated kitchen is finished. It’s open, full of light. The sun shines in. The cupboards are white. The light grey floor blends with the stainless steel appliances and cupboard handles. Now it’s time to add sparkle, spots of colour. I’ve bought blue tea towels with brightly…