Death is essential to life

The internet is certainly filled with tributes and references to Steve Jobs – a unique man with many gifts and talents.  He did exhibit one telling trait – the ability to learn from failure.  Here in lies the real character of a man or woman who can accomplish great things.  In this video from Stanford…

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…