Planes, trains, and ferries

Monday the weather had momentarily calmed down in Edmonton, and while snow and winds were promised for later, they were not knocking on the door as I headed out the door for the airport. The forecast for Vancouver didn’t look good and heavy rain seemed unavoidable. The flight over was good and I began my…

Camrose cafe delights

Taking time seems to be a growing theme in our lives. There was a time when it seemed every waking hour was about ministry obligations. Now I use that word in the very best sense of its meaning. Seeing the impact of ministry on people was always a driving force and I really did feel…

Hawk eating pigeon

Well, I think it was a pigeon – he landed just outside my office window with lunch in his talons. It took him no time at all to leave little but a few feathers. It was fascinating if not a bit gruesome. We’ve had several birds of prey use the roof for resting, eating and…