A while back someone asked me why I wear a watch when I could find the time on my phone.The fact that I like the look of watches seemed a little shallow, so I replied: it not only tells me the time, it saves me time.They looked at me quizzically, so I elaborated. When I…
And the Ground Hog Said . . .
Last Sunday was one of those days that generated a buzz. People were talking about it, and even people who usually have no interest in the subject weighed in. There are those who place the utmost faith in what happens that day and others who say it’s just a bunch of hokum. (Hokum is a…
Cheer Up!
I stumbled across an article on the National Geographic website this week, entitled, “Can religion make you happy? Scientists may soon find out.” The gist of the article was that social scientists have discovered that people who are active in religious congregations tend to be happier than those who are unaffiliated or are inactive members…
Make the Golden Rule Golden Again
It’s 2025, and apparently, it’s all about “me.” Perusing today’s headlines, I was amazed—I know I shouldn’t be—at how many people demand that others think and act like them. Some were outraged at the performers who chose to perform at the US inauguration this week, and there were calls to boycott their music. When it was…
Recapture the Wonder
As I was flying to Johannesburg last week, I pulled the map up on the seat back display, and it told me, we were flying at 12,000 metres, at 860 km per hour and it was -59 outside. And I didn't even blink. That seemed relatively normal. Not! At that point, I realized I had…
To South Africa . . . for the Weekend.
Well, I’m in South Africa for the weekend. Literally for the weekend.Earlier this week, I flew to Johannesburg to spend three days in business meetings and then to fly home. It might not sound like fun to you, but for me, it is an awesome privilege and responsibility.I am here representing the Wesleyan Church of…
Marantha
Well, a new year is upon us. 2024 is now nothing but a memory and 2025 is stretched out ready for us to make our mark. Do you have any plans for the new year? Are you planning on starting some new habits or ditching some old ones? 2025 could be the year to do…
What?
Last week I got my first set of hearing aids. I always thought hearing aids were for old people. Obviously, I was wrong.Recently I discovered that while nodding and smiling when you didn’t hear someone might work 95% of the time, the other 5% didn’t work out so well. (Ask Pastor Marilyn) So it was…
A Celebration of Nothing
If it was a different culture, it would be called it cultural appropriation. Through the years we’ve seen Christmas go from being a celebration of Christ to a celebration of Santa and Snowmen. But now it seems it’s become a celebration of nothing.Last week, at one of our local schools, the children’s concert didn’t even…
Three out of Ten
I stumbled across an article about online returns the other day. Don’t ask, I sometimes wonder myself about what I read. The article mentioned that during the Christmas season, 17% of online purchases will be returned. Wow, that seems like a lot, and apparently, people don’t understand what the high rate of returns will eventually…