Yellowknife Reflections

I was at the YK Shelter last night.  Dale and Jo have a regular meeting in the evening with the men staying there called “Tea with the Pastors”.  A simple table with chairs around it, a couple of pots of tea, some hot cross buns, butter and jam…and an invitation.  No one has to attend….

Anticipation

Anticipation.  That would be a good word to describe the atmosphere among Salvation Army Officers at this time of the year.  It isn’t like the days when we sat by the phone wondering if we were moving without any indication from our supervisors. Today, those who are moving are aware of it.  The anticipation is…

As the Easter Weekend approaches

Tomorrow is Good Friday.  Tomorrow is the day we pause to remember that Jesus Christ died, in our place, that the penalty for our sin would be paid.  How would you “pay” for your sin if you had to?  Would you have enough money, enough pennance, enough time?  What is the currency for resisting God’s…