A woman went into the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband was properly written (she had always been known for her accuracy to details, second only to her famous sense of thrift). Only his beloved pickup truck remained to...
The Robins proclaim both their own and springs arrival through song, ending the winter's silence with their robust and distinctive singing; a cheery rolling trill. It was a Robin's loud, persistent, and forceful chirp that caught my ear this morning and got me...
Proverbs 16:24 "Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." NIVMy wire haired dachshund, Hoss, just didn't seem himself after our daily hike through the bush. He seemed to be favouring his right shoulder and was moving a little more...
John 11:21 – Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died." (NLT) Tragedy had struck. What could I say?As a minister, I've watched people endure their share of tragedy. A husband whose wife decided to drive drunk, leading to...
"Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. Don't grieve God. Don't break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself....
Hebrews 3:13 "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." (NIV)It was back when kitchen drain lines didn't have to pour into a septic tank. It was perfectly acceptable for them to slither...
It was 15 years ago. I was driving home with my 8 year old son after a trip to the grocery store. Traffic was light. The sun was shining. A cool Autumn breeze was in the air. I was quietly singing along to the song playing on the radio. I pulled to a stop at the...