As a United Church minister I have the privilege of leading worship on Sunday mornings. In that role, the very last thing I do is “pronounce the commissioning and benediction”. In very plain words, it is my privilege to tell the congregation that their job is to spread God’s love… Continue reading
In the Bible St. Paul says, “Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ) “Give thanks in all circumstances?” Impossible! Wrong! I can’t give thanks when I lose my job, my loved one dies. How then do we follow St. Paul’s words? Check the… Continue reading
Here are my thoughts as we step into another “new beginning” this September. We worry a great deal today about being clean. Many of us shower every day. We wash our hands after just about everything, our clothes after one wearing, dirty or not. Why do we have this obsession… Continue reading
What does God want me to do? I wish I could be like the bible characters, Abraham, Isaac or Miriam. They seemed to hear God command them, “Go here. Do this.” The disciples took their orders directly from Jesus. In the Bible there isn’t any guesswork. My life feels far… Continue reading
My special needs granddaughter asked me if I was preaching at a church on Canada Day, which is also her birthday. When I answered yes, she asked, “Will you talk about Canada Day?” “Well, yes,” I answered. Then I asked, “What is special for you about Canada Day?” Without even… Continue reading
Living a life of faith is easy when life is “good”. With joy, I give God thanks for the showers of blessings that I receive daily. I am blessed to be surrounded by a loving husband, family, friends. Writing and guest speaking engagements are fun and gratifying as people share… Continue reading
Last December Janet was celebrating the publication of another children’s book. She appreciates variety, so this time her book is for a more mature audience. After three years in the works, Janet Stobie is set to launch her newest novel entitled To Begin Again, the evening of June 13th at… Continue reading
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