Over many years of pastoral ministry, I saw some dedicated people who were always present for Sunday worship and church programs. They were totally immersed in the life, work, and ministries of the congregation, and it seemed as though … Read more
How do you feel about a pile of laundry that needs to be done? For me, it is my go-to chore — the one job that I always make time for: filling the washer with my favourite detergent, pre-treating the stains, putting in some heavy work … Read more
"I can't believe that I didn't think of that earlier. I made it so difficult," my wife said. A friend and I lounged at our favourite fast-food restaurant, shooting the breeze, while our wives walked to a nearby retail store. My friend … Read more
I have the pleasure of spending a great deal of time with my five-year-old grandson. He has a kind and loving nature and models for me quite regularly what it means for us to love each other. One day, I accidentally damaged the mechanism … Read more
As I begin each day, I try to keep this passage at the forefront of my mind. I admit that on some days, I am better at this than on others. On this particular day, I had made the last payment on my car, and all the paperwork was done. I … Read more
We were shopping in the city when the call came. Seven-year-old Ade had fallen on the school playground and needed to go to the hospital. As we travelled to the school, my daughter, Mary, and I discussed the best thing to do, as our van … Read more
Life in the garden is always on the move, seen and unseen. Animals lie dormant and then wake up, seeds are sown and come to life, and caterpillars change into butterflies and deposit their eggs. Meanwhile, a text message tells me that a … Read more
We live in an interesting age. Some people need a cellphone because it has an app that helps them to find their car keys. Then, they need a landline to call their cellphone to find it! On the other hand, I know a person who has just … Read more