Forget Plan A. Try Plan C.
I believe that God has a plan for our lives. Think of it as Plan A. But many of us have our own Plan A. […]
I believe that God has a plan for our lives. Think of it as Plan A. But many of us have our own Plan A. […]
“Gay” used to mean happy. “Sick” used to mean illness. “Cool” meant put on a sweater. Right now I’m just relaxing on vacation (and yes, […]
Yesterday, I heard a story from a woman who has experienced real community in the life of her church. When she was a new believer, […]
Ever feel like you work for the internet? I decided to dedicate one day to “no technology.” I give myself a B for my efforts. […]
Yesterday I went to church. Hardly surprising I know but while I was there I saw various gifts being used, people doing ministry and it […]
Many of you will eat pancakes today. Why? Tomorrow some people will have ashes on their foreheads. Huh? And some of you will “give up” […]
I’ve been experimenting with bread making this week. It’s not as exciting as you think. My husband went into our back room and dug out […]
Prayer is like the ocean. You know about it, but you don’t. Just because you can swim doesn’t mean you’re an expert on the mind-blowing […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does a good God allow suffering? Harold Kushner asked these questions especially after his son was […]
It’s the world’s most shop-lifted book! 50 copies are sold every minute. It’s the global #1 best-seller. It’s the most quoted and most influential single-volume […]
You don’t know what you believe until you say it. This statement is at the heart of what confession is about. Words have power. Whoever […]
Bono said that “music can change the world because it can change people.” I love that. Music has an unsuspecting power ready to spring up […]
Life in 2013 has been quiet thus far. I made two batches of potatoes for dinner tonight {one with chives, the other with cheese} and […]
It was a high school party on December 31st. At 11:55 p.m. a friend I played hockey with said his resolution was to quit smoking. […]
Today day was simple and quiet. I am still in recovery from a nasty virus but I figure by the weekend I’ll be 100%. I’ve […]
On the fourth Sunday in Advent, members of the congregation of East Lake Ainslie Presbyterian watched their church burn to the ground. Firefighters were called […]
My 10-week contract at the Record has now reached its 60th month. Over the years I have been privileged (as I’ve said before) to sit […]
During my years within the Presbyterian Church in Canada, I have noticed we have a bad habit when it comes to our use of the […]