As most of you know, I am a Jesus Christ Superstar nerd. I’ve seen it way too many times and attribute the rock opera as a part of my becoming a Christ follower. This summer, a new production of Superstar was performed at the Hollywood Bowl, and the actor cast to play Jesus was Cynthia…
When Did We Surrender the High Ground?
It’s interesting that when the church takes a stand over values and morality it is seen as judgemental and hateful. But when the corporate world does it, it’s lauded for its moral integrity A couple of recent events made me ponder this. This week it was reported that Nestle, the Swiss chocolate maker, has dismissed…
Ready for the Fall?
I reposted a meme the other day that said, “Someone asked me if I had plans for the fall. It took me a moment to realize they meant autumn and not the collapse of civilization.”Some days as we look around, we wonder if we are witnessing the collapse of civilization as we know it. Unfolding around…
Book Judging
We are told that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and I was guilty of doing just that. Last week I saw an older man, by older I mean older than me, and he was well groomed and well dressed. And I immediately thought of him as a gentleman. And then he opened…
Silence Isn’t always Golden
The other day while driving in the Super Store parking lot, a couple stepped out in front of me and then walked down the centre of my lane, right in front of me. They’re just strolling along, completely oblivious to the car right behind them. I’m thinking: don’t they even hear me? And then it…
For the Good of our Community. . . I Dont’ Think So!
The other morning, I was starting my day at Tim Hortons, I know, surprising. And I noticed a lady at the counter wearing a T-Shirt that said across the back, "For the Good of our Community."I wondered what community group she represented, and when she turned around the front of her shirt said, NSLC. For…
We Believe in Free Speech. . . But!
It was repeated over and over again last week by government officials: “We believe in free speech, but. . .” And each time, I was reminded of Winston Churchill’s words: “Everyone is in favour of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people's idea of it is that they…
Run the Race
He ran his first marathon in 2000 and ran his last long-distance race in 2013. He was eighty-eight years old when he competed the first time and one hundred and two when he hung up his sneakers for the last time. Last week Fauja Singh died at the age of one hundred and fourteen. But…
Again, Really?
It’s a story of tragedy. The recent flash floods that have left over one hundred and thirty dead in Texas, have dominated the news over the past few weeks. Especially devastating is the number of children who lost their lives in the disaster.As fundraising efforts have gotten underway, a disturbing trend is being seen. Several…
Better Together
I didn’t think it would happen, but it did. And it was tough! I had to ask for help. I was pretty sure I could do it by myself, but apparently, I couldn’t. I tried. I really wanted to do it myself. But alas, it was not to be. Last week, I was installing new…