The appearance of Christmas decorations in stores and at church remind us that Advent is here. It’s time to prepare for, and to celebrate, Christmas, Jesus’ birthday. Christmas is a Christian celebration of God’s choice to come and live among us in the person of Jesus. At church we light a candle each week in…
I watched a giant “V” float steadily across the sky like a well trained army platoon. The geese know winter is coming, I thought. Why are Canada Geese so disciplined? Science tells us their “V” formation increases the flight efficiency of the entire flock by seventy-one percent. The leader flies out front, breaking the wind…
On Christmas Eve, we watch the church fill with people. Eventually, every seat is taken. There are even people standing at the back. For at least one evening, we respond to God’s call. Reluctantly or joyfully, we come to celebrate and give thanks for the birth of Jesus. For a few moments, we are one…
At church, I listened, as two people read the names of our Canadian soldiers who have died in Afghanistan. Those names represented men and women – mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children – all of whom were loved by their families and friends. And the list went on and on and on. With each name came…
Some mornings when I first wake up, I do some stretching exercises. Often I find an excuse that allows me to skip them. After all, they aren’t rigorous enough to be part of a weight loss or muscle building program. Besides, it takes at least a week before I notice the stiffness creeping into my…