"Trust on him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is our refuge for us." (Psalm 62:8 ESV) "For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock." (Psalm 27:5...
"Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." (Romans 13:10 NIV)For many months, I have been strongly advocating the wearing of masks in public places in order to diminish the impact of the present pandemic. By wearing a mask, I...
“Stand firm therefore…by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace…” (Eph. 6:14a,15 NET)A few years ago, a Christmas series on God’s Armour was featured in the Nugget, with one of the parts focusing on the idea of “fitting your feet...
Are we always aware of temptation? Are we always aware of the risks in our everyday world? Or do we just dismiss them as normal, never bothering to be on our guard?Upon retirement, my husband and I began seeking ways to have more sunshine and warmth during the long...
I want to bubblewrap my kids. You know what I mean. Deep in every loving person's heart is the desire to protect those we truly love from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual harm. We want to shelter them from the bullies, we want to keep them out of hurtful...
While hiking the many trails of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, my husband and I learned something highly valuable: It is easier to hike with a walking stick! The advantages of the walking stick were first discovered (by us!) on the Coastal Trail, a 9...
Have you ever noticed how messy things become when you are trying to clean? Take cleaning out the garage, for example. When you begin sorting through the junk, cleaning up tools, etc., it isn't long at all before your hands are greasy and your clothing is muddy. The...
We had heard of the Jimmy Newell Harbour, and once we had entered the Torndirrup National Park near the town of Albany, Western Australia, we set out to look for it. From the name alone, I was anticipating at the least a dock and some boats, and maybe even a little...
"The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good." (Psalm 14: 1 NIV) A number of years ago an owl attempted in the dark of a winter's morning, to make off with one of my miniature long haired...
"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT) "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,...