06
Nov
Sharing the flame of love of hope
It only takes a spark to get a fire going. That’s the opening line of a song that inspires us to share God’s love. And two people who inspire and […]
24
Oct
Mission is practical love
Practical Compassion. It’s the title of a book, published in August by Presbyterian World Service & Development to commemorate 75 years of working to help others through relief, development and […]
16
Oct
Changing lives and sharing hope in Malawi
For 39 years, the Presbyterian Church in Canada has been offering a helpful hand of love in Malawi. One of the church’s 73 people who have spent time in Malawi […]
10
Oct
Being thankful changes everything
Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. The skies are a bright blue, the trees robed in glorious colours and the prospect of sharing dinner with those we care about whets […]
04
Oct
A small seed of faith is something to be truly thankful for
This weekend, it’s Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. We are grateful and celebrate the plentiful harvest. The joy of biting into a fresh apple. The pumpkin pie served with some whipped […]
25
Sep
Caring for and sharing God’s creativity and goodness
For some, fall means pumpkin spice. For others, it’s the harvest – with fresh apples to enjoy and to bake cakes and pies. Still for others, it’s the cooler, shorter […]
11
Sep
In compelling love, the Good Shepherd rescues you and me
The season of creation happens to coincide with the early apple harvest here in Central Ontario. Few things are as experientially beautiful as looking at, biting into and tasting a […]
06
Sep
Our Creator shows us sustaining generosity
As I walked barefoot on the grass and onto the rocks, and listened to the waves gently roll onto the rocks, I felt nourished. The shorter days and cooler nights […]
28
Aug
Bask in and share the love that streams to us
Summer’s sun fades as do the flowers of the field. The days shorten and the nights become cooler. And this week is the last week of the unofficial Canadian summer, […]
16
Aug
Being nourished by the Spirit, we live fruitfully
This week has been a sad one for us at St. Andrew’s: our dear friend and long-time secretary/treasurer Barb Drummond was called home, suddenly. Whether in our office or on […]