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On That Day
You will say on that day:“I will give thanks to you, O Lord …”–Isaiah 12:1 (CEB) On that day.Not today,but one day,you will give thanksfor what you cannot give thanks for now. Even though othersare gratefuland assume you are too,it’s … Continue reading
Accident on the Trans Canada Highway near Field, B.C.
Ten kilometres from our destination, we came to a dead stop. Over the next few hours, the line of stopped vehicles grew from five kilometres to twelve.Emergency vehicles came. A helicopter landed and left. When three tow trucks went by,we … Continue reading
On My Dad’s Passing
We left the hospitalto let my dad rest.Before we could return,the doctor called.with the news of his passing. I should have been there. The dull ache of regretlingers even thoughI have all the right words to release it. Regret,blame, disappointment,guilt, … Continue reading
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Tagged Esther Hizsa, Max Frehner, Ron Frehner, Rumi, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Steve, The Guest House
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Terrors and Arrows
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.–Psalm 91:5 It happened again and again and again.Moments when my body and mindwere in the same place enjoyingthe taste of freshly picked raspberries,the smell of … Continue reading
I Have Arrived
It was 38 degrees outside when I entered the cool of the seniors’ residence with a potted cyclamen for my mom. Yvonne, my favourite resident, asks “Do you ever stop?” I could have said, “Yes.” and told her about my quiet times and … Continue reading
Jesus’ Itinerary This Weekend
So Jesus went with them.–Luke 7:6 Jesus will be in the seat next to this oneon his red-eye flight,in the car,and at the memorial of his loved one. Jesus will be up at dawn,grabbing his pack and joining another on … Continue reading
A Message in Surround Sound
The odometer on my bike flashes 9999.9. Until it’s reset, it won’t report my distance, time, or average speed– .only how fast I’m going right now. Signs on driveways and outside schoolyardssay, “Slow down.” I notice how long it takes Fred to end … Continue reading
My Peace, I Give You
You came through locked doors and into our anxious hearts and said, “Peace, be with you.” We passed it off, a greeting. You said it again, “Peace be with you.” And we remembered,You promised to give us your peace otherworldly and unaffected by circumstance.You … Continue reading
The Truth That Set You Free
Sitting on the hillside,listening to the preacher,you can’t remember the words exactly–something about the kingdom of Godand the list of who are blessed and belong–and it dawned on you:it’s everyone.Everyone.Everyone belongs in God’s forever kingdom of love,including you. Tears filled … Continue reading
Paradise Today
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”–Luke 23:43 When You told the criminal,“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”I’ve always heard a promise of heaven,his final destination. But for the first time, … Continue reading
An Everyday Pilgrim 