An elderly Cherokee Native American was teaching his grandchildren about life… He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me, it is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One wolf is evil—he is fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, competition, superiority, and…

Is there anything more welcoming to come home to than the smell of bread baking? That rich aroma that tells you supper is almost ready and not to worry, everything is going to be all right. I love to bake and the ritual of mixing and kneading is somehow very soothing to my soul. There…

It’s been another one of those bad news weeks. Horrific and heartbreaking news. Another toddler dead… along with her father… this time in Canada. An off duty police officer killed, probably by someone she knew and trusted. Chance pastoral encounters that speak of violence and betrayal. Sorrow and heaviness bore their way into my heart…

Acts 2: 1-21 May 24, 2015 St. Paul’s Spryfield Will you join me in a moment of prayer? May these words, humbly offered, be filled with your spirit and through them, may be drawn closer to you and one another. Amen. Are you the kind of person who likes to plan and prepare for an…

Carrot Patties – Serves 2 – 2 patties each These are a great way to use up leftover potatoes and carrots and just about the easiest thing to throw together. Ingredients 1 ½ cups mashed potatoes I cup cook carrots I egg, beaten I minced leek, the white part Salt and pepper to taste Instructions…