We need one another.  Created to be in relationship with others, we need community.  Community during these days, for many, is difficult.  Loneliness can set in, quite easily, between the walls of a place of residence.

I woke thinking about Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.  They were the three friends of Daniel.  They...

I overheard a conversation, on Saturday, as I was unloading a few groceries from our vehicle. Two individuals walked by my house, conversing rather loudly. As I heard the conversation, I thought to myself, Covid19 may be spreading but other things are spreading too.  This was the line I heard: 

“ Did you hear about...

Clouds in the sky can be so incredibly beautiful.  Yesterday, as I admired a cloud formation, I was taken back to a moment in the summer when I paused to take a picture of a tiny, very tiny cloud, that stood alone in a cloudless sky. When I took the picture, those I was with weren’t quite sure why.  I said, “See that tiny...

Comfort is often what we long for.  The comfort of a friend or family member, the comfort offered by an encouraging word, a deed done with kindness, an uplifting conversation, a visit, or a gracious touch are all welcome. Much about life is uncomfortable, especially during these days, as we seek to do life in a different way. To be offered...

Measuring the distance of two metres, according to Timbits (small round donuts), made my smile.  Who came up with this clever ‘social distancing’ marketing idea? I like the creativity!  I would like to see the tiny donuts laid out in a line to count. Likely, the math was done by dividing the distance of 2 metres, by the...

At some homes wood is being piled in preparation of the winter ahead. How I wish it was for my home.  I have always loved a wood stove!  At one of our homes we had one and, if I pause, I can still see David chopping wood outside. A great memory!

To prepare is to be wise. Jesus once told a parable (story) about ten young bridesmaids who...

I noticed on my walk that bright new white and yellow lines are being painted on the newly applied asphalt on the road.  I also saw that underneath the new pavement there remains remnants of the old.  It caused me to think of archeological sites which have discovered layer upon layer of buildings, in cities, that have been built upon...

Usually when September rolls around we think about going back to school—or work. Going back to what always has been, usually with a brand new twist: a new grade; possibly a new school, college or university; in some cases a new position at the workplace; a new ministry opportunity. And with each of these new ‘twists’ there is a...

“How has your day been?” was the question I asked as I purchased items at the checkout counter of a local store.  The response was “like any other day.” I said, “Does that mean a good day?”  The response came, “I am not sure there are many good days during this Covid19 time. They are all the...

Today there is a celebration happening in India, in the home of my friend.  There is a celebration occurring in the home of Dave’s fishing buddy, and there is also a celebration happening in the home of our daughter and son-in-law’s. The celebrations happening are birthdays!  To any who might read this and are celebrating a...