Anne Russell

The editor of the Daily sent out a message to all writers just to point out what makes a good devotional. I read it and I know exactly what he is saying: "Keep it simple." For instance, people who work … Read more

The other day I set out to go through the garden, plucking out the weeds and plants that had spread too far. The season thus far had been rainy and wet. The weeds were easily removed but at the same … Read more

We got caught. Friday is our garbage pickup day. Usually the waste is placed at curbside the evening before. But since the truck for pickup usually comes later in the day, and since we were especially tired, we put it … Read more

The postal system, like us, is not perfect. Just the other day I received a magazine in our mailbox, which was delivered to us by mistake — maybe! I looked at the front cover: it was all tomatoes. I didn't … Read more

The white trillium is the provincial floral emblem for Ontario. I proudly display it on my license plate. In the spring of the year, the trillium grows in wooded areas all over the province. It is against the law to … Read more

The hockey season in North America is reaching its conclusion this week with the start of the final playoff series for the Stanley Cup. Last night, New Jersey defeated Dallas 7 to 3. Watching a hockey game, I thought about … Read more

My husband and I had been going down into the core of the city, fighting the traffic, looking for parking places and paying too much to park. We decided we would drive to where we could get the subway and … Read more

Our church is thriving and growing. We have had for some years a time of fellowship after the service, which allows us to gather together in an attempt to get to know one another as a Christian family. We have … Read more

Four years ago, I went into Egypt, to Mount Sinai, or Mount Horeb — the mountain of God. I visited the place of the burning bush — the place where God spoke to Moses and declared the ground holy. … Read more

One day recently, I was reading the prayer requests on the Daily, when one in particular caught my attention. It started: Where is God today? — I am really struggling with several big problems in my life. I keep praying, … Read more