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The unknown journal of Ebenezer Scrooge
After attending the National Arts Centre (Ottawa) theatre performance of Charles Dickens’ classic tale “A Christmas Carol” last week, I wondered: What if Scrooge kept a daily journal? So, in my journal this week, I wrote this imaginative piece entitled, … Continue reading
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No easy way up those stairs
Perhaps you know someone like Sue. Sue had Multiple Sclerosis (MS). As the disease progressed in her relatively young life, she nevertheless wanted to stay at home as long as possible. Her house, unfortunately, was not outfitted appropriately for someone … Continue reading
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A Poem from Rainer Maria Rilke
“My eyes already touch the sunny hill Going far ahead of the road I have begun. So we are grasped by what we cannot grasp; It has its inner light, even from a distance — And changes us, even if … Continue reading
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One light in the dark world
The bible doesn’t always help alleviate a low grade angst growing at this time of year. Abduction-type images are splashed on the canvas of our imaginations: “one will be taken, one will be left” (Matthew 24:40-41). The notion of the … Continue reading
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Advent 4 – children’s sermon
We’re almost there! Less than a week until Christmas! Are you excited? I brought in this candle to show you, because it is special. At Christmas in worship we light lots of candles to show that Jesus is the light … Continue reading
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