Welcome To THE NUGGET How to Peel an Orange August 21, 2021 Have you ever noticed how many ways there are to peel an orange? Some just dig in with their nails. Others cut off the top and bottom and cut a line across the fruit in order to have a place to start. Some slice the orange in 6-8 pieces and then eat it off the peel. Some cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice out of each half… ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Book of Life August 19, 2021 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 ESV) I hoped that being a Christian might save me from living in a marred world. Now I can say, in as far as I have the direction, peace and protection of God: it is true. In as far as, I still see, know and have ba ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Profiting in God August 17, 2021 "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." (Psalm 1:1-2 KJV) When I was much younger in the faith, studying the Bible was a huge challenge for me. I would pick up m ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET I Lost a Friend Today...  August 14, 2021 I lost a good friend today. Funny how I can say he was a good friend, when I had never met him in person. But his gentle kindness transcended the 5000 km that lay between us, infiltrating the email room with love and acceptance. I'll admit, I've shed more than a few tears. Talking to his sister on the phone was heartbrea ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Wherein Lies Your Security? August 12, 2021 We all like to feel secure. For some of us, our security comes from the number of followers we have on Twitter or likes on Facebook—or whether we’ve received a treasure-trove of hearts for a picture we posted on Instagram. Maybe your safe future comes from the size of your bank account or the type of car you drive; your job or the relationships you have. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Wherein Lies Your Security? August 12, 2021 We all like to feel secure. For some of us, our security comes from the number of followers we have on Twitter or likes on Facebook—or whether we’ve received a treasure-trove of hearts for a picture we posted on Instagram. Maybe your safe future comes from the size of your bank account or the type of car you drive; your job or the relationships you have. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Living in Perilous Times August 10, 2021 We live in perilous times. At the time this is written, the future is uncertain. The police can’t be trusted. We can’t trust the integrity of our political leaders. The economy is crashing. The pandemic continues to ravage the planet… The more I think about these things, the more anxious I become. I can get myself pretty worked up thinking about the future ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Be Like...Canada Geese? August 7, 2021 “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.” (Matthew 28:19-20a NLT) It was Jesus’ last command to us, also known as the “Great Commission”. We aren’t to keep our good news to ourselves, we are ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Fear August 5, 2021 "God incarnate is the end of fear; and the heart that realizes that He is in the midst . . . will be quiet in the midst of alarm."  (F. B. Meyer 1847–1929) In these frightening times when our well-ordered life is beset by trouble, what are we to do?  The Lord's simple instruction is to "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10 NKJ).  But ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Curious Character August 3, 2021 Every family has those members who are remembered for having outstanding personalities.  I had an uncle who was just such a character:  witty, jovial, talented, and totally unique.  Although he passed away some years ago, after a long, well-lived life, we still laugh with fond memories of him.  If I had to name a characteristic of my own personality, I would pick "curiou ...Continue Reading