Monthly Archives: March 2006

Reflection on Psalm 75

I thank you Lord For you are very near.   Ps.75:1 (NLT)   Why did you choose to Love me so intensely? It is easier to imagine A distant God; fierce and cold. But you break in on me; Interrupt my … Continue reading

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What I learned in church today

No, I guess it may just have all kind of come together this morning.  God has been teaching me some of this stuff over a fair stretch of time with a bit more intensity in the last few weeks.   … Continue reading

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Stressing

The next couple of weeks are going to be so busy.  I have found that over the last week I have had little time or inspiration for blogging or even for reading some of my favorite blogs.  Just too much going … Continue reading

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Road warnings

Late yesterday afternoon, Sara and I headed down to Saskatoon.  She and I needed to be at a parnet/teen meeting getting ready for her trip to California for the Easter break with Youth For Christ.  Since Sara has been little, … Continue reading

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The Table

Last week at our small group we gathered around a small table and were invited to bring whatever we had and, figuratively, place it on that table in front of God.  The time we spent praying together was very good.  … Continue reading

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A long time ago…

Actually 57 years ago today, a bit before this picture was taken, I was born.  I think this picture was taken sometime in the late spring or early summer back in 1949.  I was born in Saskatoon and this picture … Continue reading

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On rescuing people.

Yesterday it snowed most of the day.  They say that we could get more snow still, but today has been precipitationless pretty much.  Randall has been lamenting the snow and Lauralea has been shovelling far too much.  Since my son’s … Continue reading

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I had a dream

This may be either foolish or brave – sharing this.  I am still mulling over what it means, if anything. I had a dream No this is not the sort of dream of freedom and equality that Martin Luther King … Continue reading

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Little people and God

I am trying to sort out stuff about teaching children about God.  In our church, which is small, we do not have an abundance of people to carry on children’s programs.  The ones doing this for the past few years … Continue reading

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Obedience

O Most Holy God How can I honour you With less than perfect Obedience?   I wish to be obedient.   Perhaps I have come A fair way Since beginning with you But the million small demands of life Don’t … Continue reading

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