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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…

Download the PDF As we approach our country’s special day, I would just like to express my love for this great country in whichwe live. After graduation from McGill, I had the opportunity to camp across this vast land. My friend and Istarted in Montreal, and we travelled all the way to Victoria, BC. Having never camped before, it was quite alearning curve, but by the end, I was a pro at setting up the tent, cooking on a Coleman…

Download the PDF As I write this today, I am thoroughly enjoying the slightly cooler temperature. Walking the dog was very enjoyable as was working in the garden and yes, you guessed it, power washing the never-ending patio. It was truly enjoyable  sleeping with the windows open. The house smelled of fresh air and had lost that stuffy closed in aroma. I am thankful for this small thing.  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you…

Download the PDF Why You Should Pray for ‘God Winks’ By Bob Hostetler Ask the Lord to favor you with one or more of these special reminders of His love.  Recently I downloaded an app that allowed me to listen to a devotional radio program I hadn’t heard since I was a teenager. I was thrilled to once again hear the familiar voice and head to sleep with beautiful thoughts and music filling my mind and heart.  The first program…

Download the PDF June 3, 2026Well it seems that we have gotten a reprieve from the rainy weather. While not terribly hot yet, it has been very comfortable the last few days. This has given me lots of time to attend to tasks outside that needed doing. The first big task was power washing the back patio and the deck surrounding the pool. It is a messy task and has not been done for many years. So, I marked off…

Download the PDF May 27, 2026Reflections on John 3:1-17 center on the transformative, “born again” grace of God, highlighting the transition from darkness to light and the unconditional love that moves from theological abstraction to personal, saving reality. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus reveals that salvation is a divine, humbling act of “born from above” renewal rather than human effort. Key Themes and Reflections Worship Calendar May 31 More than an Observer John 3:1-17 Rev. Eric LeeJune 7 Communion: The Great…

Download the PDF May 20, 2026 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:3-4 Pentecost Sunday marks the “birthday of the Church,” celebrating the Holy Spirit’s descent upon the apostles to empower their mission. It highlights unity in diversity, enabling believers to speak a universal language of love and…

Download the PDF May 13, 2026The Seventh Sunday of Easter is a time of transition between Ascension and Pentecost, focusing on thethemes of waiting, unity, and mission. It highlights Jesus’ prayer for his followers to be one, just as he and the Father are one, as they prepare to receive the Holy Spirit and carry on his work.Key reflections on this Sunday often center on: Worship Calendar May 17 / God with Us – and in Us / John 14:15-27…