The waters ran wildly across the plains, as the spring floods swept away everything in its path. Trees tumbled like matchsticks, violently tossed by the raging currents. Wildlife, caught in its torrents, bellowed in hopeless despair. All who stood near its edges could...
Sleep And Prayer
Feeling tired? Longing for more sleep? Wish that you woke up feeling refreshed? I think that we can all relate to those questions. In fact, sleep deprivation or restless sleep is one factor (among others) in people feeling stressed or even struggling with depression....
The Sounds Of Silence
I have read of those who have succeeded in climbing to the top of Mt. Everest and been awed by the beauty of the landscape unfolding before them. Some have spoken of the absolute silence that surrounds the climbers. No noise. No voices. No sirens. Just pure silence....
Never Alone!
I feel a bit more solemn today as I leave this morning for Toronto, to share in the funeral of another family member.The sands of time continue to exact its toll upon those that we have known and loved. As I bury family members, I am well aware...
WOW!
Wow! That's about all I can really say. That God would take me at my word and answer my heart's desires. A number of years ago, The Prayer of Jabez, found its way to the best sellers list, brought to modern attention by Bruce Wilkerson. It goes as follows: Jabez cried...
Why The Surprise?
It's the last day before we leave and drive the 3000 miles home. The finances are short and the road is long. We are awaiting a cheque that will pay for the road trip. As the deadline for leaving quickly approaches the anxiety levels rise. You know what I mean because...
Holistic Praying
"Lord, teach us to pray; Lord teach me to pray." How many times have you or I echoed those words spoken by Jesus' disciples so many years ago? Yet the heart-felt desire of those words never seems to go away. Not only teach me how to pray but how to pray more...
Pleading The Fifth
We hear, from time to time, the phrase"Pleading The Fifth". It is in reference to the Fifth Amendment of the American constitution which "protects individuals from being compelled to be witnesses against themselves in criminal cases". This...
Persistent Encourager
I have been labelled a nag, especially by my children. I like to think of myself as a "persistent encourager". They see it differently. I try to deflect the label by saying that I learned from the best. My mother was a "persistent encourager". Their only response is,...
Really?
I just returned from a quick trip to Nicaragua and Guatemala. I got to meet some amazing people. I am reminded of these who are living out the principles that Jesus taught. Feeding and clothing the poor; caring for the sick; visiting those in prison; helping those...
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