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Lessons from the leaves

I admit that growing old(er) isn't easy for me. In spite of numerous health issues, I've always kept busy, owned and operated my own business for more than a decade and been involved in a number of community and non-profit activities.

The Grace factor and not missing out on heaven

An egomaniacal character in the T.V. show Harry's Law said, "I don't know which is worse, to wake up and realize you're not what you used to be or knowing you're still what you always were." In real life our time is now; this is not a rehearsal.

Pause for Reflection

An old miser at last went to his reward and St. Peter escorted him to his new abode. Walking past numerous elegant mansions they finally arrived at a dilapidated old shack at the end of the street.

Looking for a sign

Last week I received a copy of a publication in which one of my weekly articles appeared.

From turkey to the cradle

Once again we Canadians have the privilege of collectively celebrating Thanksgiving.

Pause for Reflection

The old fellow was on his death bed when he suddenly smelled the scent of fry-bread wafting into his room. He loved fry-bread. With his last bit of energy he went into the kitchen. There was his wife kneading the dough for a new batch.

What's on today?

There are four grocery stores where I live: one belongs to a North American chain of stores, one to a prominent Western Canada group of companies, one to a smaller but growing Vancouver Island-based company and the other, one of the earliest independ

Pause for Reflection

An artist asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings on display at that time. "I have good news and bad news," the owner replied.

UC Chimes

Crisp fall days have arrived, leaves have turned to gold, and the frost is sometimes on the pumpkin. Fall activities are returning in earnest, including those at our church. For example, Bible Study will begin on October 5.

Recipe for living from the Land of the Living Skies

A Sunday School teacher decided to have her 2nd grade class memorize Psalm 23. One little boy was excited, but though he practiced and practiced, he just couldn't remember beyond the first line. The day came for the children to recite Psalm 23.
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