Author Archives: Nancy

Do you remember the words, “Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” We hear it in the Christmas story from the gospel of Luke (2:19). Those are words I have always loved. Truth be told, I … Continue reading →

We have passed the mid-point of the month. Where I live, the ground is now white with snow. It feels like winter has come early this year but I think I might say that every year. At the first of … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving weekend for me, and perhaps for you too, meant several generations at the table for dinner. It was delightful, as it always is, to sit with both a younger generation an older generation and the one in between. For … Continue reading →

As you know I am well into my second gig of half-time ministry. This time the minister is on sabbatical and I am filling in for three months. This faith community, like the last one, is located very near where … Continue reading →

The virus caught up with me. Like so many others, I tested positive last week and spent 5 days cooling my heels in isolation. Thankfully I was one of the lucky ones who had light impact and no lingering effects. … Continue reading →

I have had a few conversations lately with people who are struggling with their relationships… primary couple relationships, son/daughter relationships, and troubled friendships. I have come to the conclusion that relationships and family dynamics can be messy, hard, and sometimes … Continue reading →

Frank Sinatra sang it, “… Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again too few to mention…” I have been thinking about regrets because I just finished reading the book by Matt Haig called ‘The Midnight Library’. In it the … Continue reading →

I am back in Bowmanville today to officiate at a funeral service. The church closed and the congregation disbanded but I agreed to be available for funerals until people find themselves connected to their new congregation. The gentleman who died … Continue reading →

Hi there faithful readers. Yes, yes, I know, it’s been a while. I can assure you that there have been many times when I have thought, “Ooooh this would make good blog content.” Or, “Oh ya, I can blog about … Continue reading →

As I drove to the church this morning I saw a car pulled over to the side of the road. Beside the car stood a young mom, holding her toddler in her arms. No, they were not in difficulty. No, … Continue reading →