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…
The last few days, my friends have opened our conversations with their concerns about sadness. “So many have died. There is so much sickness, hunger, war…” My heart joins theirs in this heart felt lament. Celebrating Christmas is difficult for many. Today, I feel God is calling me to offer you this Christmas story. Our…
Hearing Aids of Faith? I read lips a lot, and have learned to face people during conversation, so I can get by without my hearing aids at least for a while. At night I carefully place my hearing aids in their charger. Some mornings I’m so busy, I walk right by and forget them. Eventually,…
Today, as I leave April behind and step into the sunshine and flowers of spring our Easter story still lingers in my heart. This morning’s “Daily Bread Devotional” drew me back to Jesus’ washing his disciples’ feet. Reflecting on the question, “How do we continue to wash one another’s feet today?” these thoughts came to…