This ladies and gentlemen is a picture of a paradoxical frog. It is native to the eastern parts of South America. And what makes it a paradox is the fact that while a full-grown specimen is about 7.5 cm in length, when it’s a tadpole it can reach up to 25 cm in length. It…
Three Score and Ten
I read a headline the other day that stated, “The debate over whether aging is a disease rages on.”The story’s premise was that the World Health Organization, WHO, was debating whether or not to classify old age as a disease.The advocates say that by defining it as a disease, more resources would be put into…
Thank you, Thank you Sam I Am!
I have a confession to make, and you might think less of me after I’ve made it. I don’t really like seafood. I know, I was born and raised on the east coast and was brought up with seafood. As a boy, we had salt fish, smoked fish, steamed fish, fried fish and fish chowder. …
Spiritual Disciplines, What they Aren’t
Spiritual Disciplines Intro I have a friend who is a personal trainer. And if you are interested in becoming a fitter person, Josh could tell you how to do that. I’m sure you’ve already figured it out, but he’s my friend, not my trainer. But if you wanted to become fitter and healthier, Josh is…
It ain’t over. . .
I’m not a big baseball fan. Actually, I’m not a baseball fan at all. I’ve only watched two professional baseball games in my entire life. And they were both in Brisbane, and the tickets were free. But the story from last week was all over the news, and if you are a Blue Jays fan,…
The Real Thing
Sneakers are a big business, and counterfeit sneakers are an even bigger business. It is estimated that the global market for brand-name sneakers is $72 billion global market. A market where collectors own hundreds of pairs of new, limited-edition sneakers, many of them never worn. Who knew? On the other hand, the counterfeit market was estimated…
Welcome Home
It was a cushy job. And he knew it. It was probably the best job in the kingdom, and he was well aware of how lucky he was to have it. Work wasn’t always easy to find especially when you were a foreigner. Many of his friends worked as labourers, and in unskilled positions. Even…
When the Storm Passes Over
Well, it’s been a few days since Fiona paid us a visit. And the clean-up is well underway. Depending on where you live, Fiona was either a massive hurricane or just a big storm, and the amount of damage corresponded to our location as well. In Hammonds Plains and Beaver Bank, our church buildings just…
Finding Your Purpose
Have you found your purpose in life? Seventy years ago, Elizabeth Windsor discovered her purpose when she became queen. Seven months ago, former actor and comedian turned politician Volodymyr Zelenskyy found his purpose when Russia invaded his country. The Ukrainian president has courageously led his country against overwhelming odds and has done what nobody thought he’d be…
My Queen, My Sister
I am not a royalist by any stretch of the imagination, but through the years, I’ve had a lot of respect for Queen Elizabeth. She assumed the throne when she was only 26 years old and committed the next seventy years seeking to fulfil her responsibilities and to serve her people the best she could.…