Archive for October 1999

Imagine a picture of resting. What would come to your mind? Perhaps a relaxing snooze in a hammock with a soft breeze wafting through the air,… or maybe sitting on a porch swing with a glass of iced tea… Rest is an important requirement for our physical, psychological, and spiritual well being. God designed the…

Have you been to a worship service lately that featured older hymns? In addition to contemporary praise songs and Scripture choruses, don’t neglect the time-tested hymns of the faith. Some folks use a hymnal for personal reading to enhance their devotional life. One of the lesser known hymns is titled Beulah Land. “Far away the…

When we lived in southern Ontario, we enjoyed an inspiring treat each spring. We lived on the Niagara peninsula, between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The hawks that migrate north for the summer pass right over that area. These majestic birds travel up the peninsula because there is a ridge that causes an upward wave…

When our twin sons played soccer for a season in their childhood, they were introduced to team sports. During their stint in junior soccer league, they learned about the game and got a good workout. A first place finish for their team capped an exciting play off. I appreciated how their two coaches accepted the…