Sometimes we sorrow, Other time embrace, sometimes we question everything everything we face; yet in our yearning is deeper learning; we belong to God, we belong to God. (John Bell 1949) I'm at an ordination, a day of celebration, and we're all standing in song, singing a hymn. And for me, this verse stands out and… Continue reading Sometimes…

"It will be said on that day, ‘Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.'   Ïsaiah 25:9 I recently found myself sitting in a hospital café waiting. Marking time till… Continue reading Waiting – {Advent}

Advent is a Latin word that means "coming." But Advent is more about a countdown to Christmas. It is about remembering and anticipation. We remember that God stepped out of eternity and became man. He came to live amongst us. He came to die for our sins and conqueror death. We remember and celebrate not… Continue reading Remembrance & Anticipation #Advent

"'A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles" Oh to live in America for the joy of having a day devoted to Thanksgiving, a holiday to celebrate all things good. More so perhaps to live a life of thanksgiving. When thankfulness dominates our days. Gratitude fertilizes our hearts for joy to flourish. Contentment in life I am… Continue reading Thankful

I was recently away from home. People often say it's good for gaining perspective. Time out from the normal day to day to ponder how life is going. An opportunity to refresh and recharge, a chance to breathe. And it certainly delivered on all those counts. But I found too that being away from my little chap with… Continue reading I forgot

The darker the night, The brighter the day, The fiercer the fight, The stronger the faith, So I place my hope in You Sometimes in life we are dealt an unfair hand. We may be treated unjustly, hurt. Or we are facing a situation beyond our control, that we are powerless to impact. We can… Continue reading Redemption

I guess most times when you think of legacy, of inheritance, you think of the financial - the bank account, the house. Certainly the dictionary defines it as that. Perhaps you think of the personal items, the sentimental treasures that help you keep the memories of the person who died. It is seven years today that my Grandmother died.… Continue reading Legacy

You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep My faith will stand And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace For I… Continue reading Unfaltering Faith