Category Archives: Christianity
The Easter Butterfly
By Anna Bowness-Park This morning I saw a butterfly. It swooped gracefully down into the garden where I was working, catching me by surprise by such an early appearance in this cold spring. As I watched it, I was reminded … Continue reading
Is Poverty Nearer to a State of Grace?
By John Park. Throughout the ages certain individuals and religious sects have closed themselves off from society to follow a simple and contemplative life dedicated to some religious or spiritual ideal. We think of cloistered monks or nuns, who, in … Continue reading
9/11 First Responder – a Chaplain’s Love
By Anna Bowness-Park As many in the world gather together this weekend to remember the events ten years ago on September 11, I often ask myself – what would I do if I found myself in that particular situation? How … Continue reading
Inconsistent Bible?
Sometimes the Bible appears to be inconsistent, because there are many voices and perspectives, each with their own culture and backgrounds.For example, Genesis 1 and 2 are inconsistent, but they are written by different schools of thought at different times. … Continue reading
The Practice of Gentleness
As I write this, I have a four-foot deep, mud-filled trench at the back of my house; the contractor is banging loudly as he finishes the siding; and my electricity panel looks like a hedgehog with loads of wires sticking … Continue reading
Are we puppets on a string?
from Victoria Times Colonist – Spiritually Speaking Are we “puppets on a string, controlled by a supernatural being?” It’s an idea many seem to hold about religious and spiritual people, so let’s explore it more deeply. The concept of freedom … Continue reading