Sabbath

I grew up in an era where Sunday was a quiet day in the neighbourhood. Stores and businesses were, for the most part, closed. Industry was, for the most part, 6 days a week. Riding my bike, but being “quiet’ and “resting” in some way was certainly the theme. Naps were encouraged. There were some…

Major Dr. James Watt

I have a very specific memory that has stuck in my mind. Strange how that is because it happened in the 1970’s and it wasn’t my experience, I just observed it, but it is warmly lodged in my memory. It happened in Newfoundland. It happened at a great regional meeting of The Salvation Army due…

Is Love a one-way street?

A few years ago, I was asked to speak at one of the family weddings that I was not leading. I was pleased to do so. It made me reflect on marriage, what makes it good, what makes it great, and what can be done daily long after the wedding to make it stay that…