Alphabetical
This week’s Psalm has me thinking alphabetically. It is one of those word games poems that doesn’t translate into English. An alphabet poem – each […]
This week’s Psalm has me thinking alphabetically. It is one of those word games poems that doesn’t translate into English. An alphabet poem – each […]
I have been crying. I cry so easily since Harry died. But today my tears are justified. A very dear friend has died. I don’t […]
Okay, I admit it. That title promises a lot! But think of it like this: I once heard someone talk about how people think they […]
I waited a year for this book. I really enjoyed the first two in the series. This one, meh. I have no desire to even […]
Today is a special day for Christians around the world. It’s known as the Feast of All Saints, or All Saints’ Day. In our culture, […]
Marlene Barnett, a member of Beaches Presbyterian since the 1970s, had no church affiliation until she was 17. At that age, she was taken to […]
Ghouls, goblins. And candy! For some people — not all — Halloween can cause mixed feelings because of its dark undertones. Ur, overtones. Personally I […]
Yesterday was Reformation Sunday, next week is All Saints, and then we’re onto Remembrance Day. Remember, remember, it’s almost November. Perhaps it is the darkening […]
Now there is a title that should bring a multitude of memories to most of our seniors.
There is a young woman in St. Paul’s Church, Nobleton named Tessia who is learning to lead worship. The other day, she presented a reflection that I […]
Is a “www” the new front door of the church? Why are seniors the fastest growing internet users? Is Facebook the new front porch? Maybe […]
I don’t do school trips. At least, not since S. was in grade one. Parents were given explicit instructions not to buy any treats for […]
It appears that “doubt is the new black.” That uncertainty is “in.” This is so particularly in Christian circles. This sentiment is everywhere on […]
This is a guest post from the Spouse. Everything’s been coming up blackberries around here of late, and it’s got him thinking. So I shuffle over […]
Today I hit bottom…my sciatica was killing me and I was despairing if I would ever be out of pain…so I prayed. I prayed real hard and asked God for mercy.
For a while “authentic” was a buzzword. Worship needed to be “authentic”. Everyone wanted an “authentic” leader. I was a big believer that Churches should […]
Every day we make decisions that impact ourselves and others. Decisions about our families, our values, the environment. But these decisions have impact beyond our immediate […]
Earlier this week, my wife was looking for some information in some of her old emails, and she came across a copy of Encouragement From the […]
Pumpkin pie in the oven. The kitchen smells as it should. I’d never made one from a pumpkin before, I must confess, but it seemed […]
Elisabeth Grant, now a member of Beaches Presbyterian Church, started her Christian journey as an Anglican. In fact, her father was an Anglican minister. He […]