A Fresh Resolve

A Fresh Resolve

“Just when Joseph resolved to do this.” (Matthew 1:20)
 Resolved. Firmly determined. Definite decision. Joseph resolved not to subject Mary to public disgrace but dismiss her quietly. They were betrothed, more than engaged; they were espoused to one another. Their...
An Ocean of Love

An Ocean of Love

John Heidt told me this story: A grandfather and his young grandson visited the ocean. The excited child ran to water’s edge and plunged his tiny bucket into the cold water. Running back to Grandfather, he shouted “I got the ocean. I got the ocean.”...
More Joy

More Joy

After months of picking up beach glass, I found a red piece, a solitary fragment perhaps from a ship’s lantern or a treasured bottle. Joy. I named it Joy. In honour of great delight and pleasure They visit rarely. Each time there is occasion for joy I remember...
Holding Peace

Holding Peace

Put peace into each other’s hands And like a treasure hold it, protect it like a candle-flame, with tenderness enfold it.”     – Fred Kaan Make a cradle with your hands. Your hands. Bring your attention to the hand that holds the other Feel the weight Bring your...
Leaning into Hope

Leaning into Hope

“Hope” is the thing with feathers – that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops – at all – This is a snippet of a poem from Emily Dickinson. I memorized the words when I was a young adult. Every once in awhile my...
SAMPLE Session from Landscapes of the Soul

SAMPLE Session from Landscapes of the Soul

The Season of Creation is coming! Looking for a resource for a small group study? Here is a sample of the Session 2 Leader’s Page from Landscapes of the Soul. A Four Week Study is developed by Janice MacLean. Gather a group and use this resource to explore the...
Mending the Babble

Mending the Babble

There is a fierce boldness in those Tower of Babel builders (Genesis 11:1-10). With one voice, one vision, one heart and admirable creativity they build a city with a towering tower, desiring to secure their name forever and bind their unity. They were of one...