Anticipation
A bird sits on the topmost branch of a cedar in our backyard. He looks one way and then another. I open my office window a crack to check if he’s singing. He’s not, at least at this moment. And … Continue reading →
Our hellos and goodbyes–Canadian Writers Who Are Christian
Yesterday, I received news that a friend had died. She’d been very ill, but I was still not ready to hear the news. This morning I posted over at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian about our our hellos and good-byes. … Continue reading →
Black History Month Celebration
display of books, artifacts and head dress relating to African heritage (S. Fletcher) the program (S. Fletcher) A week ago, members of St Philip Lutheran and the Black community in Waterloo region attended the Black History Month celebration hosted by … Continue reading →
One step at a time–Carolyn R. Wilker
Writers soon learn that getting to publication takes many steps, and that it’s one step at a time. In early days of writing, there’s so much to absorb—show, don’t tell; use active voice, good grammar and correct spelling; transitions from … Continue reading →
A Canadian Winter
A bright blue day with sparkling snow Snowblowers are a big help when the snow is this deep My perennial garden in winter And in our winter, there’s always skiing with all that snow. Getting those skis … Continue reading →
Maranatha Says Good-bye to Pastor Kuhnert
Sunday, January 11th, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, our covenant partners, Maranatha Lutheran congregation, said an emotional good-bye to their pastor of nine years—Pastor Peter Kuhnert and his family. As well we celebrated the baptism of Jesus on this day … Continue reading →
Winter is here now, for sure
This morning, soon after 7 a.m. when I rose, I noticed the frost on the trees outdoors, as though Jack Frost had used a giant paint brush and decorated everything outdoors, and the sky was the most amazing colour of … Continue reading →
Hallelujah, with a twist–My wishes to you for 2015
For some of you, as for me, there have been some challenges, sadness, disappointment in 2014, because, well people disappoint us no matter how hard they try to be good. Like us. A long-time friend dies and we feel lost … Continue reading →
Love comes down at Christmas
Borrowing just a title from one of my favourite Christian singer/songwriters, Ali Matthews—Love came down at Christmas. I think she won’t mind too much as I’m including her song and, well, I happen to know her too. I was reflecting … Continue reading →
Message from Kairos for Christmas 2014
KAIROS Canada unites eleven churches and religious organizations in faithful action for ecological justice and human rights. A message from Kairos this Christmas.
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