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When I was a young teenager, I went to a cadet camp.  The girl who was my roommate and my best friend at camp became pregnant.  In an effort to say goodbye to her and honour our friendship while coming to grips with the enormity of her situation, I wrote her a poem.  I do…

2.  God communicates with me through the Holy Spirit: If you’ve ever read the book Pinocchio, you will remember little Jiminy Cricket.  Jiminy’s sole ambition was to see the very best for young Pinocchio.  Jiminy encouraged, prodded, protected and interceded on Pinocchio’s behalf.  Pinocchio was trying to become the best boy he could be and…

Psalm 131 (NIV, ©2010) Psalm 131 A song of ascents. Of David.  1 My heart is not proud, LORD,    my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters    or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted myself,    I am like a weaned child with its mother;    like…

Five years ago, next month, our family moved into our first house. Always having had to rent, we were so excited to own our own home. We spent hours cleaning, organising, painting, planting and making it a reflection of us. As any homeowner knows, houses are a lot of work. There is always another project….

Surely it is the complete occupation with our blessed Lord in which self and surroundings  are lost to view.  When the soul pours itself out in adoration  and whole-hearted devotion. Worship rises above the joy of sins forgiven and of gratitude for blessings and mercies,  and centers the thoughts and affections  upon a person – …

Teenage son is home from university, house is loaded with friends, summer heat and humidity are ramping up, laundry waits, dishes in the sink. I was not really surprised that sleep was eluding me. When I get busy, my mind does not seem to be able to gear down. After a few days of being…