Author: Norm

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Thank God for a sabbatical from highway driving!We spent more time driving than we like. We first drove to Mississauga, then to Hamilton, then back to Cambridge. There were good reasons for this, but what we both remarked was how nice it will be only walking. We start the Pieterpad this…

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) The Lord has given me time to rest, to reflect and to be renewed. Someone asked me why I was posting about each day. They were concerned that this was not a restful way to spend my time.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 I am celebrating my 58th birthday. Thank you for all you birthday greetings and prayers. Went for my morning 6k walk. It was a great morning for a walk. I took advantage of Starbuck’s birthday bonus, and bought the biggest, most expensive drink I could get. Nathan aso gave me the…

Monday, May 6, 2024 Today was a quiet day. I spent my time doing more routine and relaxing tasks, things that needed to be done. Jesus is as much a part of the routine as the more ‘spiritual’ activities. If Jesus is with us always to the very end (Matthew 28:20), we can experience whatever we…

Sunday, May 5, 2024 Today I had the opportunity to go to church with my son, daughter-in-law and grandsons. This is not something I’ve been able to do before. There was a freedom in just being there, not being responsible for anything, no expectations of me, and no pressure to bring a message. To just…

Saturday, May 4, 2024 I’ve always taken Saturdays off from work. But because the next day is sermon day, I am usually pondering the message in the mind. Not today! I did much of the same kind of stuff I normally do on a Saturday, but my mind was freer, more relaxed. That was nice….