Honouring a Servant of God
Re Prominent Presbyterian Evangelist Dies, November May I congratulate the Presbyterian Record’s staff for accurately noting the passing of Rev. Dr. Larry Brice. Often in […]
AuthorRobert F. Flindall, Peterborough, Ont.
We Should Listen to the Pope
It’s been six months now since the Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si’ was released but I have yet to read any mention of it in the […]
Growing Stronger
As I went through university, personal prayer remained a part of me, but I had little exposure to other practicing Christians. My friends were all from Christian backgrounds but they never went to church.
Rebuilding a Christian Presence
It has been less than 25 years since the collapse of communism in the region, and the history of subjugation and fear is still alive in older generations.
Justice Has Been Served
Re Residential Schools coverage,September Two concerns bother me about the above issue: 1. Lack of viewpoint from teachers and staff of the schools 2. Monetary […]
Joy to the World!
The parking lot at the hospital was almost empty by 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. I stepped out of the car and crossed over icy ruts where cars were parked earlier, oil leaks mixing with fresh snow leaving dark smudges on Creation’s canvas.
Finding a Balance
Back to Basics, September I agree how important it is to balance alone time and community time. I find that alone time is (for me) […]
Act, and Encourage Others to Follow
Re Vote With Vision, October I was confused by Andrew Faiz’s instruction to “not shove your faith into your politics,” but to “let your faith […]
A Blessing a Day
My sister had an ancient book of graces and although the language was archaic, children, mine included, vied for the honour of reading the grace for that day.
Aging Painfully
The Long Goodbye, October This piece by Andrew Faiz is excellent and I underscored and marked much of it. Since I am 92, I know of […]
Becoming Orthodox
Re A Time of Discernment, September We are not “orthodox” if, as Fred Stewart states, “the Church has at most times failed to practice Christ-like […]
A Life Well Lived
More than any other event, it was his experiences during the Great Depression and his service in the army during World War II that coloured the way Dad lived his life.
Funeral Etiquette
Given my 85 years on this planet, and the fact that last year I attended the funerals of 13 good friends, I feel qualified to […]
Shame Not the Answer
Re For the Record, September First, let me state that I agree with the fact that what happened to the thousands of residential school students […]
The Face of Reconciliation
Many thanks for your coverage of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A minor concern that I think is worth mentioning: the Truth and Reconciliation Commission […]
The Face of Reconciliation
Re Truth and Reconciliation coverage, September Within the Presbytery of Winnipeg we held our own commemorative service. It seemed especially significant to make the effort […]
Meeting Refugees
Often we are experts on subjects until we are directly involved.
Embrace Our Standards
Re Choosing Change, June The article clearly portrays the situation of our denomination now in relation to our past history in the short term. However, […]
The Gift of Faith
“I guess God’s decided it’s not time for you to die,” said Dr. Denis Bouchard one day last August. God’s decided or science has decided?
The Face of Reconciliation
Re: The voice of the Bell My husband, a retired Anglican clergyman, he 85 and I 83, have been reading the Record for years. When […]