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Sept. 18, 2024

The Power God Gives Us to Comfort Others

Pablo Diaz

When you encounter someone whose heart is broken, here’s what your faith calls you to do.When you are hurting and broken-hearted, so many memories can stir up the pain—places, images, even clothing and household items. As a pastor, I see this with some couples going through divorce. The person still at home wants everything out that

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Sept. 11, 2024

I am not a fan of violent, heavy rainstorms. There is something about water damage both inside the home and outside that scares me. Since I moved into this house in Markland Circle, I have dreaded heavy rain because the eavestroughs would fill up and overflow to the point that my poor gardens under the eaves got more than they bargained for. The soil would be washed away. I have been known to open large umbrellas and place them over my poor plants to

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Sept. 4, 2024
The Fall season is symbolic of change. From the leaves evolving to beautiful warm hues to chunky knit sweaters making their way into our daily attire, Fall brings change—but with a sense of comfort and ease. To admire the changes orchestrated by Mother Nature is to be humbled by nature’s power and its influence over our environment, routines, and even our moods.
Studies show that some…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Well, here we are in the last days of August, and Fall is right around the corner. The CNE is on, and that is a surefire sign that summer is waning and will soon be gone. Thankfully, as I write this, the sun is shining, my lawn is being mowed and I have this glorious day to myself to get tasks completed and to enjoy some outdoor time. We have a busy month…

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August 5, 2026 – Weekly News

Download the PDF As I embark on a short sojourn in Prince Edward County, I want to wish all of you a blessedAugust. We have been gifted with excellent weather recently and I look forward to justrelaxing lakeside with nothing to do but sip wine, read a book, or just nap. Sometimes onejust needs to regenerate and get off that treadmill we call life.I would like to extend a special thank you to our own Pastor Eric who visited my…

July 29, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

July 22, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

July 15, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

July 8, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

July 1,2026 – Weekly News

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…

June 24, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

June 17, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

June 10, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

June 3, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

May 27, 2026 – Weekly News

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…

May 20, 2026 – Weekly News

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…