"You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things." (Rom 2:1 NIV)When I was growing up, I didn't feel much love at my...
James 3:4 - A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. (MSG)We enjoy the lake that is in our city as much as we can. Having a boat is an added bonus in our lives, and we are very grateful for the...
I was driving to a town in southern Ontario when I first heard the song. It had a catchy beat and tune, so I turned up the volume. That's when the words drew me in, the words, deep in meaning, rich in their correcting power: "are we caught in the middle!"*I didn't...
Milford Sound, New Zealand, is quite an unique place, as it rains more than it doesn't. The day we arrived, it had rained 25 mm in 24 hours. But that is nothing compared to the 537.5 mm they experienced a few years ago. In fact, in 2007 Milford Sound had experienced...
Psalm 25:16 - Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. (NIV)When Mr. Tumnus, one of our miniature goats, died, his mother, Lucy, was inconsolable. Within weeks, all excess flesh dropped from her bones. Her coat became dull and dry. Her...
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.I looked out the hotel window and observed a circular air vent across the way. Many sparrows were flying in and out of it....
Psalm 4:8 - I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (NIV)Matthew 10:29-31 - Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of...