Posts from July 2026

Download PDF July 29, 2026Summer is the season that I love the most. I love planting veggies in pots, and in the garden. I feel that I have become an expert on tomatoes as well as peppers (both green and Jalapeño). This year I expanded my attempts and bought some spinach plants. These were an abject failure. Why did they go to seed so early and why did I get just a few measly leaves with which to make a…

Download the PDF July 22, 2026 I cannot believe how fast summer is going by. It is almost August and as a retired teacher, I know that “August 1st” feeling. Today, as I write this, it is pouring cats and dogs outside. As I listen to the rhythm of the falling rain (sorry, I could not resist) I rejoice at how nature is replenishing our lawns and gardens. I feel like this is a “snow day” where I do not…

Download the PDF July 15, 2026 Reflections on Genesis 1:26-31 center on the Imago Dei (the image of God), humanity’s unique role as caretakers of the earth, and the inherent dignity of all human life. These verses mark the pinnacle of the creation narrative, outlining a specific purpose, authority, and blessing for mankind.  Core Themes and Reflections Cultural and Modern Application Today, these verses challenge us to view every human life—regardless of background, status, or ability—with profound dignity, as each…

Download the PDF July 8, 2026 I hope that you are all enjoying these beautiful sunny days of summer. Now that the horribly hot temperatures have abated, I find each day more glorious than the last.  Warm, sunny days invite a natural pause. The sudden burst of natural light triggers a soothing warmth, clearing the mind of daily noise. Whether you are observing a clear, calm lake mirroring the sky or just pausing outdoors, this atmosphere rejuvenates your focus and…

Download the PDF July 1, 2026 Happy Canada Day to you all!! I don’t know about you, but I am so grateful that I am a citizen of this great country. I am the child of immigrants to this fair land. My mother came here from Romania when she was a teenager, and my dad came here from Yugoslavia (when it was one big country) when he was 4 years old. I often marvel at how their lives converged on…