A Shema Followers of the traditional Jewish faith are encouraged to post a Shema at their most used doorway to the outside. A Shema is a tiny box containing the words, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul… Continue reading
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Thanksgiving is coming. In Canada, we connect our Thanksgiving celebrations to the big family feast. That’s good fun, but for me, the best part is being surrounded by people I love: family… Continue reading
Since my knee replacement May 5th, I’ve been struggling to regain my morning Bible meditation and journaling time. Last Sunday, when I was leading worship at Bridgenorth United, my sermon/reflection was titled, “Dust on the Bible.” As you can imagine, my message was to remind my listeners of the wonder… Continue reading
Journaling has been my major form of meditation for over forty years. Often when I can’t sleep, I get up, sit in my favourite chair, drink a cup of warm milk and write down the thoughts racing through my mind. I journal what has happened in the past or might… Continue reading
As human beings we like to connect God with our peace and comfort. During the tough times, the times of grief, failure or illness, we call out to God, “Please help me. Please give me peace. I need comfort. I need your strength.” Sometimes we think of God as we… Continue reading
There is a story in the Bible (Matthew 1:16) often titled, “Workers in the Vineyard.” A vineyard owner needs to hire help for harvest. He had to return repeatedly to the town square all day for more workers, Even an hour before the day’s end, he hired and sent more… Continue reading
Last week, I watched a pair of cardinals enjoying our bird feeder. Red feathers flashing in the sun, they swooped and settled for breakfast. At first, they were individuals, two heads twisting, wary eyes checking for intruders as they nibbled at the seed. Then came the shift. The less colourful… Continue reading
Plants are particularly important to me. Especially now, it’s March. I’m ready for spring, green grass, flowers, all the wonders of new life. My house plants are a harbinger of what is to come. Unfortunately, the Christmas cacti in my study are looking neglected. Someone told me they need very… Continue reading
Tom and I are renovating our kitchen. We talked at length about the changes we needed to make. We planned what we thought would be best. We did the research and hired a top-notch contractor. Now, more than halfway through the project, our home is still in chaos. Assured that… Continue reading
