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I have finished my summer holidays and now I am getting back into the swing of life in churchland! One of the many enjoyable things I did on my holidays was attend a concert by singer and song writer, Royal … Continue reading →

It is summertime and that means many roads are torn up or blocked off as diggers, bulldozers and trucks fill the roadways and ditches to improve the road. There is the old joke, “There are only two seasons in Canada, … Continue reading →

Slogans and logos are everywhere. I bet I could say a phrase and you could instantly identify the product it advertises … “Just do it”? Yep, that is Nike. “It’s the real thing”? Right again, that’s Coke. “Finger Lickin’ Good”? … Continue reading →

My dear colleague and team-mate Kevin left the building yesterday. His farewell service and celebration were on Sunday but there were still a few meetings to attend and some visiting to do. Yesterday afternoon he came to my door to … Continue reading →

Ah, faithful readers, as you have observed, I have taken a break! I was determined to work half-time in May and June to get some things accomplished before I return to full-time work on July 1st. It has been grand. … Continue reading →

Last night I went to see the movie ‘Indian Horse’. It is based on Richard Wagamese’ novel by the same name. It is an excellent movie but hard to watch as it brings the viewer face to face with the … Continue reading →

I did it! It was close to midnight but I finally put in the last piece … of the 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle I have been working on for the last few weeks. It was so big when the pieces … Continue reading →

Today is Friday the 13th. Today marks six months. Carl died on Friday the 13th of October. He was in hospital for 9 days as his life slowly ebbed away. The nurses were astounded that he lasted that long as … Continue reading →

This morning, at our second service, we welcomed First Responders – Police, Fire, Paramedics and staff from the ER. It was the result of several months of planning and came about as part of our response to devastating fires experienced … Continue reading →

I have been very fortunate in that I have been able to visit Israel and Palestine three times. It is remarkable and a “pinch-me” worthy experience to stand in the very spots we read about in scripture. I remember so … Continue reading →