A new year. 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days. It feels like a fresh slate, a horizon of possibilities spreading out before us. But it is just another day. No magic to it, or much different from the day before. There is nothing more special about New Year’s Day than any other day. Each morning … Continue reading Fresh Starts
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Twinkle, Twinkle
Growing up my favourite things about Christmas time were decorating the tree and looking at all the Christmas lights on the houses. One fond memory I have of my stepfather is when, one evening, we walked together, my small hand in his large, calloused one, all the way to the grocery store, shortly before Christmas. … Continue reading Twinkle, Twinkle
No U Turn
In A.W. Tozer's book 'Delighting In God', he talks about a conversation between an old saint (believer) and a young man. The young man asked the old saint, "What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?" The old saint thought for a moment and then replied, "To be crucified means three things. " I … Continue reading No U Turn