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How Cold Is It Where You Are?

Thursday, January 5, 2006

Never one for cold, my dad, Floyd Treanor, describes a Manitoba winter in his book, "Two Years North of 53 Degrees": We got a fire going and sat around getting warm. I said, "Do you fellows take your clothes off … Read more

Listening?

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

I hope to reach the terminus of my Bible journey as I read from the book of Genesis towards Revelation. In the past, it has been a familiar task. If I am honest, though, it is perhaps not now as … Read more

That Joy Of The Open Door

Monday, June 2, 2003

After a long winter that was bitterly cold and brought plenty of snow, we had finally experienced four bright and sunny days. We were late coming home, and the sun was pouring in from the back yard. I opened the … Read more

Locked Out?

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

On Mondays, I work late, so I go in later. I start to prepare myself by anticipating what likely maelstrom may have occurred in my absence. I prepare my tea, make my sandwiches, and check my bag for my mug. … Read more

We're Stuck

Monday, January 13, 2003

Anyone over 40 knows how maddening it is to put on a favourite vinyl record and have it stick. "Tell me the old, old story… tell me the old, old story… tell me the old, old story… tell me the … Read more

Rejoice Or Quench?

Sunday, August 11, 2002

These verses suggest happiness! Every Sunday, after opening the service, we have a prayer, followed by repeating the Lord's Prayer. This is a good thing to do, but I often wonder whether God is that thrilled with our dutiful rendition. … Read more

Revelation

Monday, July 22, 2002

I get a lot of e-mails. They keep me in touch with who and what needs praying about around the world. It helps me to keep my feet upon the ground — at least I would like to think so. … Read more

Listen For The Knock

Wednesday, January 30, 2002

The beautiful little old church, where we hold our weekly Contemplative Prayer meetings, has quite an intricate configuration of halls and stairs to get from the sanctuary to the washrooms. Awhile back, I found out that the doors along that … Read more

Will You Answer?

Sunday, September 9, 2001

One day, I received an urgent call from the local co-ordinator of the Cancer Society, asking if I would possibly consider canvassing our street for donations. She had exhausted her list of volunteers, and was in great need of help. … Read more

When The Storms Come

Tuesday, September 4, 2001

One recent evening, just before sunset, dark clouds started moving in fast. In just a few minutes, the whole sky had changed from blue to black. Then, all of a sudden, the lightning started, first a few rolling flashes that … Read more

The Blessing Of God's Banquet

Wednesday, August 29, 2001

We have just been to our third wedding in less than six weeks, our sixth in less than a year, and almost as many "Celebrations of Life" — memorials, or funerals. Food follows the ceremony, where more and more, rather … Read more

Passport To Heaven

Wednesday, April 5, 2000

I was just checking my passport to make sure it was up-to-date. I like to keep it up-to-date in case I have the opportunity to travel. Sometimes I look through it and reminisce over the places I have had the … Read more

Expecting Results Without Effort

Thursday, February 25, 1999

When I was younger I became involved in martial arts, so that I could get in shape and handle myself in a threatening situation. But when I fought in the ring I had to win, and win convincingly; I was … Read more

God's Gift Of Life

Sunday, November 15, 1998

Part of our church's ministry is our involvement in the chapel ministry at William Head Prison. Some of our members go to the chapel services every week, and often more than once a week. I don't often go with them … Read more

A New Window

Saturday, June 13, 1998

To pass through the doors of the old, old church is to enter a place of unprecedented peace. The three stained glass windows which face you from the front (the middle of which is Christ, lantern in hand), beckon your … Read more

Would You Open The Door?

Wednesday, June 10, 1998

I had been working late that night, and got to bed about 12:30. It was one of those "hope I can finally fall asleep" kind of nights, and so when the doorbell rang at quarter to four, the only thing … Read more

A Late Night Television Show

Sunday, January 11, 1998

It was late and I was tired, but not yet unwound. I had come home from choir practice through lazily drifting snowflakes which had begun to carpet everything a soft gentle white. I had put my dog out and brought … Read more

Really Living On Purpose

Tuesday, May 27, 1997

How do we put our religious beliefs into everyday living? How do we practice what we preach? Part of an answer may be found in two paraphrases from the book, How, Then, Shall We Live?, by Wayne Muller. The heart … Read more

The God Of Nature

Saturday, January 25, 1997

One of the great missionaries from Scotland, Daniel Crawford, was asked to speak in Boston in 1913. After he had delivered an inspiring message about the need of preaching the gospel to everyone, a fashionable lady came up to him … Read more

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