An unexpected journey
Cinnamon came in the mail for me today. So did a chapstick. It’s a very particular type of cinnamon, Ceylon. The chapstick isn’t so specific […]
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Rainbows…
I taught a class this year at my son’s homeschool co-op. One of the topics was rainbows and as we dug into how they were formed we discovered that rainbows aren’t arches, they are instead full circles of magnificent colour in the sky.
Dopamine? What I’ve Learned Most After 45 Days of Writing
Dopamine. You mean that chemical that stimulates pleasure in our brains? Stay with me: I’ve been writing “Up!” for 45 days. (You can link to […]
What To Expect When You’re Expecting… God
Those books are everywhere. What To Expect When You’re Expecting… a baby. The idea is this: Help parents-to-be feel more prepared for something they will […]
Boredom
This piece was recently on exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, as part of the exhibit “From Van Gogh to Kandinsky.” I was […]
Preparing for Thanksgiving (In a Culture of “More! More! More!”)
“One day, a few days after the liberation, I walked through the country past flowering meadows, for miles and miles, toward the market town near […]
Are you afraid of the dark?
I walked out into the hall carefully shutting the door behind me. Only 10 minutes since I’d gone to bed but there was something (or […]
Answering These 3 Questions Might Help You Identify Your Strengths
There’s the amazing shortstop who excels at what he does. But he keeps bugging the coach: He wants to pitch. He gets the chance and […]
The 7 Rules of Eating
Ever hear people say, “It’s always about money”? But you know what? It’s never about money. Money is a symptom of the heart. How we use, abuse […]
6 Things I Love About My Church
My home church is called Westminster. And I want to briefly share 6 things I love about it. Yes, I’m the pastor, but I’m also in the […]
Is Anxiety Taking Over Society? Or You?
Have you been hijacked by anxiety? Or someone you care about? An unwelcome terrorist comes and goes playing with your peace? For those who know […]
What To Do When Someone Judges You For No Good Reason
Don’t sweat it. They’re not your judge. “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows crooked ways will be exposed.” (Proverbs 10:9) Victory is tied […]
Atheism and Morality – Can they meet?
If you want to infuriate an atheist, here’s a quick and easy solution: offer the opinion that atheists can’t be morally good. Even more, if […]
when Facebook dies
What happens when Facebook dies? Of course it isn’t a question of whether Facebook will die – only when. It might happen slowly as users […]
The disconnect
My husband has been dropping my son off at his school on his way to work so he’s been taking the family car. We only […]
Which is harder, to be human or God?
I’d never thought of the question. That is, until I read it. Storytelling is an ancient way of teasing our minds into more active thought […]
What if God is Asking US for a Sign?
So often we think the burden is on God to give people signs. But what if it was the other way around? Why is God the one with something to prove?
How Can I Support the Minister?
This is a short and simple blog. Most of you know I’m a minister (or ‘pastor.’) The vocation involves a lot of things. Many joy-filled, […]
My Keurig and I have an understanding.
My Keurig and I have an understanding. It will work for me provided I put a little effort in. I need to buy the coffee […]