Do you ever wonder why it is that we read Scripture in church? One of the reasons why we do it is because when we read it, we are proclaiming God’s truth. Another reason is to help each of us remember the Bible because when we hear it, and we are listening, God can take…
Going into a new year, I think many of us set goals we hope to achieve. These goals might be health-related or related to our vocations, but the general idea is to make changes for the betterment of your life. But for the Christian, what goals should we make especially in regards to our spiritual…
I can remember last Fall listening to a radio program where they asked their listeners what their favorite comfort food was. A comfort food is something you like to eat that makes you comfortable. It is your “go to” food on a cold winter day. Many people like stews or soups because they are usually…
I was listening to the news this morning and there was a lot of discussion about Halloween candy and the dangers within. Sadly, they were talking about pills and razor blades found in some children’s candy, not the worthless calories. That being said, many parents struggle with this time of the year as their children…
A few weeks ago, we went on holidays to Vancouver Island and while there had a chance to visit with my mom for her 80th birthday. It was also a chance for all my brothers to get together, the first time since our father passed away about 13 years ago. Looking at pictures of my…