Great Falls Montana, built up along the banks of the mighty Missouri River, was once the site of five mighty water falls. Discovered and named by Merriweather Lewis and William Clark in 1805, the falls, as you work your way upriver are known as: 1. Big Falls (also...
I don't know about you, but one of the reasons I've come to love the fall season is the abundant days of Indian Summer. Now, if any of you are like me, originally from places that don't really have seasons, then this may be a new term to you. Basically, Indian Summer...
"Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10 NRSV) One of my favourite experiences in church is praise and worship at the beginning of each service. Our church worship team plays contemporary songs with...
A few days ago, I entered the elevator in my building with another resident. Only two people are allowed at a time so that distancing can be maintained.This lady and her husband moved in about the same time as I did, and we became friends. Her husband died a few...
"I can't remember anything lately," my friend said. "I think I'm losing my mind." Have you ever said that? Sometimes I'm tempted to think that getting older is a good excuse for all that begins to fail. But the good news is that no matter how many years go by, there's...
"So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'" (Heb. 13:6 NIV. See also Ps. 118:6). Whenever the struggles of life come our way, God is there to help us, and He speaks to us through His word. And yes, you had better...
Is there something in your life that's breaking your heart right now? Do you wake up in the middle of the night with your pulse racing because you simply don't know what to do? Do you wonder where the strength will come from to face another day? Let's face it; life...
I woke to a harsh sky and the memories of the other day brought tears unbidden to my face. I have been hiding from the members of the Anti-Christ for two years now. It has not been easy, the hiding, foraging and running from the nemesis that will soon catch up to me,...
I was walking to a residential place with friends. We accompanied a young man who was new to our area. He was quite striking for his dark skin and accent. We accepted him as a friend and a colleague.It was night, the environment was pleasant, the weather was favorable...
Let me pour forth my heart,As tears gently roll down my face,While I stay in God's presence,For in his presence, my cry is heard;Fruits of pain they may be,Emblem of plight they may speak,But when a tear gently falls,And rolls down, to my bare feet,I know I dwell in...