Did you know that Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a tireless advocate for universal schooling for the young? He championed free schools for all children as an important aspect of public welfare. In his Letter to the Mayors and Aldermen of All Cities of Germany on Behalf of Christian Schools, he said: “What would it avail…
The collection of mostly-donated books had been housed in various spots around the church for years. Finally, it landed in an out-of-the-way Sunday school classroom. When the church librarian left, no one was interested in taking over. So Edmonton’s Inglewood Christian Reformed Church (CRC) made the decision to dismantle its library last summer. The church…
Where to start with the foods I’ve enjoyed eating over past weeks? There was pan-seared (Alaskan) halibut with pesto pasta and roasted cherry tomatoes. Bircher muesli for breakfast with fresh blueberries. Moose Tracks ice cream (thank you, Kawartha Dairies!). Fresh scones with butter and a warm cup of coffee. Thinking of this wonderful food only…
I was a voracious reader as a kid. I wasn’t stuck on a particular genre, but if the story became too intense or lagged on long, I’d skip over the chapters and catch the ending. I welcomed spoilers. Later, as a young adult in college, my friends and I would commiserate over the fact that…
Seasons circle, spiral maybe. Each year we return to the same months and the same weathers but, in returning, we notice changes.
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