This morning, waking up… … I couldn’t help but to think about the children in the brothels. A few stories I heard from last prayer meeting for Cambodia trickled in my head. Somewhere, on the other side of the world, is night time. And somewhere, on the other side of the world, a kid is being sold for a few dollars. And somewhere, on the other side of the world...
This morning I wasn’t feeling well and took the day off. The afternoon was spent cleaning up my shelves. Most of the books were purchased for the courses I take at McMaster Divinity Collenge. I also have a compilation of triathlon, training, nutrition, business related and World War 2. Some I bought out of curiousity. Some were given as a gift. Some were course requirement. Some were...
The soul is like a wild animal – tough, resilient, resourceful, savvy. It knows how to survive in hard places. But it is also shy. Just like a wild animal, it seeks safety in the dense underbrush. If we were to see a wild animal, we know that the last thing we should do is go crashing through the woods yelling for it to come out
– Parker Palmer
Not intended as pun, our world view does make us ‘view’ the world differently. Since I done an Ironman in 2007, a lot of my friends and love ones often congratulate me and asked me how is it possible for me to ‘work’ to earn this Ironman. In our society, the idea that you have to work to earn it is very strong. If you want to get a better job, you...
The Slimmer’s Gospel from Tim Chester on Vimeo.
Jonny Woodrow shows how the framework of creation, fall, redemption and consummation can be used to connect the stories of our culture with the gospel story. He applies this approach to slimming and dieting.
Original Post is found on Tim Chester’s blog
You can tell when the summer is over by the quietness at the port. There ain’t as many kids running around or the laughters of family over a BBQ. There is a calmness in the air, fortelling the turning of the weather. In a matter of a few weeks, the trees will be bared and this port will be devoid of anyone. Dark clouds had been covering the city for much of the day. Sprinkling here and...
An abadoned ship act to block the waves @ Port Credit. In the background, Toronto and CN Tower
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a fine evening
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what my cat and I love to do! Fat cat probable spends more time on my bed than me!
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In most heated situations, when you know you can win the argument because you have every facts and points down to the bone…..you know their counter arguments and you know how to counter those counter arguments. You know how to work the crowd. Get them to view what you view. Jab a word here and there to tick the other side off. Or say a few things to make the other...
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