Pastor Heather Malnick says that prayer is something we often turn to as a last resort. After we’ve consulted the doctor, the lawyer, the teacher, the therapist, the spouse, the…
Published July 1st, 2014 by Brenda Wood
So it’s July 1st, Canada Day and July 4th is Independence Day in the United States. There will be fireworks, flags, food and fun. Then what? What if we all…
Published June 26th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Dad insisted he only wanted a small came for his birthday. His ever obedient daughter made his a small cake; because, said she…”I am the child of my father.” Then…
Published June 25th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
The sweet picture of an old, tired dog had this caption: “Forgive me. I’m too old now to get up and hug you.” Why is it that we forgive our…
Published June 24th, 2014 by Brenda Wood
The electric toothbrush needed charging, but refused to be controlled by the shut off switch. Instead it drizzled on, making noise but not actually accomplishing anything. Do you find yourself…
Published June 23rd, 2014 by Brenda Wood
“After all is said and done, more is always said than done.”– Aesop How many of us live this way? Do we make promises we can’t keep? Do we offer…
Published June 23rd, 2014 by Brenda Wood
Writers are used to rejection letters. We join the ranks of the band U2, artist Andy Warhol and film maker Tim Burton. Everybody gets rejected on occasion, even Jesus. “Truly…
Published June 23rd, 2014 by Brenda Wood
My niece keeps in touch by mail but she writes on the backs of the fronts of old greeting cards. She simply trims off the rest of the cards and…
Published June 23rd, 2014 by Brenda Wood
You will need a nine-inch unbaked pie shell. Then cream two tablespoons butter with one cup of brown sugar. Add two beaten eggs. Next, mix in two rounded (not heaping!)…
Published June 23rd, 2014 by Brenda Wood
A prayer from Michael Bull Roberts, author of The Tender Heart of a Beast: Thank you, Lord. Today is a new day and I am forgiven for my stupidity of…
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