Yearly Archives: 2012

I’m back home from a week of driving.  First to Saskatoon (2 hour drive) and to Calgary (usual 4 hour drive).   The Saskatoon drive was somewhat uneventful.

The Calgary drive?  A little less uneventful – in other words . . .

Ever try driving in fog for hours?  And then find patches of ice that the freezing rain has just been deposited?

I began to become philosophical as  I drove (you start to think that being philosophical is much wiser than becoming overwhelmed and erratic!).

I know that my life is guided by Jesus.  But most days I’m in the clear and how I steer my life is fairly constant and hum drum.  In fact, I could just let the wheel go and I wouldn’t worry.  The country side would pass by and I would have enjoyed the day.

But when fog surrounds you, you are still left hold the steering wheel.   But this time you pray for protection and trust that the road in front of you is one that the maker had in mind (no potholes, bridges out or lack of guardrails).  The white and yellow lines certainly help.  And the signs that pop out of the fog.  And the few feet illumined in your headlights.

Beyond that it is trust. 

Believe it or not, I enjoyed my travels.  I was not frightened – I trusted the roadbuilder.  I arrived at my destination safely. 

Fear is best combated by faith!

This week is definitely on the road.  I began on Tuesday with a ride in to Saskatoon for our Senior Pastor’s Network.  The overnight retreat was great, refreshing and done in time to head home for our children’s club tonight.

Tomorrow morning I plan on being out of the house bright and early.  My goal is to be in Calgary by 11:00 (a four hour drive).  I’ll hang around Calgary area for a day or two and then head home early on Saturday morning.

Such travel used to drain both Jill and I.  Now I find the time in the car refreshing.  I play CD’s or just quietly think.  Those activities are rejuvenating for me. 

So tomorrow morning early I will be facing the west as I watch the sunrise from my rearview mirror.  Pray for safe travel and a great time at the inauguration of our President at our denominational school (Ambrose University College).

Yes, they showed up.  32 strong.  And in fine form.  10 kids and teens.  22 adults.  Noisy and fun.  Great food and exquisite dessert!  With a game of killer UNO to finish the evening.  And then they all helped to put the place back together. 

What fun.  I’d do it again.  There are rumours that a summer block party will happen.  We’ll pull portable fire pits onto the street.  And have games for the kids.  And enjoy ourselves. 

How good is that!

I awake this morning with a few things on my mind.  I recently told someone that I was having a fairly “free” day – few appointments and few responsibilities.

To which they replied that my mind wasn’t going to slow down.

I think they know me well. 

I awoke this morning to thoughts of a block party, widowhood, clean bathrooms, wash and shopping.  That was just in the first few minutes.  Then off on such topics as these next few days travel – to Unity (an hour away) for a banquet on Sunday night, to Saskatoon Tuesday and Wednesday for a Senior Pastor’s Network meeting, and to Calgary on Thursday and Friday for the inauguration of the President of Ambrose University College.

And now I’m sitting in front of this computer screen as the sun rises and I thank God for all his goodness to me.  Adversity spawns new life.  New life is never easy nor does it generate the same responses as in the past.  But new life is just that – “new” and “life”!

I choose to believe that God has more than I can ask or think in store for me.  All I need to do is walk through the doors with him and see what he has on the shelves!