Some couples exchange beautiful poetry on their romantic walks together as they explore the depths of language and imagination. Not Katie and I, we quote Dr Seuss. As we were reflecting this week on this abnormal season of life, she recalled one of her favourite, obscure lines from that profound...
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 In this pandemic season, a lot of activities have been put to a halt. No...
It's a familiar story for many. The Road to Emmaus, where Jesus (in disguise) appears to two followers who are described as being "downcast" because their hopes had been dashed. Dejected, they now return home, having witnessed the death of Jesus, but unaware of his resurrection. "What are you...
We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives too. (1 Thessalonians 2:8)What a unique time in history we are living in. Everything we could normally rely on has been turned on its head. People are fearful of health risks and financial instability...
In my upbringing, the concept of "duty" is important. It's not about whether I like it or not, it's about "our" well-being. Mom started working after dinner, it's my duty to do the dishes. My sister will mop the floor.“Duty” is not a popular word. It implies an obligation. Somebody...
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Two years ago when my wife and I were expecting our daughter, we went through a process which most expecting parents are excited to go through - deciding on the...
If you were asked what is most important to you, to do day by day, what would come to mind? Certainly in the midst of COVID-19, staying personally healthy would be on the list, as well as things like keeping financial viability, connecting with family, having job security. If asked...
In this strange, odd time of COVID-19, when we experience certain confinement and restrictions, it makes me consider what is freedom of choice? Freedom has been an innate human desire ever since the dawn of man, the cry for Freedom has been and still is ideal for many individuals and people...
The answer to that is obvious. And if you’re familiar with the Seder supper, you may recognize the question. The Seder is a meal that commemorates the Passover and is celebrated in the middle of Holy Week. It centres around a key question: “Why is this Night different from all...
And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy...