Yearly Archives: 2012

For the last few weeks, since my wife’s death, I have not been watching cable TV.   A few days ago, I decided to cancel my subscription.

A few years ago the idea might have been the opposite.  Instead of jumping on the internet option – getting wireless connections, and so on – most would have opted for the cable or satellite TV otpion.

Now, with so many videos available on the internet, and with regular TV programming usually streamed and available at a later date, you might as well stick with an internet connection.

Remember when the regular stations, such as CBC and CTV, were decrying that cable TV would ruin their industry – they would have to shut down and close their doors.

Well, now the cable TV providers could also make the same cry.  But, the whole media industry has changed. Things are interconnected and instead of just one medium, most providers are into many different aspects of reaching their society.

Not unlike what the church should be doing??

Quite literally today, I baked!

Now, I’m a Baker, but not a baker!  So, over these last few weeks, I’ve been trying to learn a little bit about cooking and making meals.  I actually enjoy the idea – the actual thing is another thing!

My son showed me how to make apple pie when he was here a few weeks ago.  I sent for the recipe Saturday and Tim forwarded the recipe yesterday. 

I purposed today to try it out. 

Now wonder many women don’t cook pies.  The crust is the real obstacle.  I threw out the first batch when I couldn’t quite roll it right.  The second batch had problems as well, but I wasn’t about to try a third time!

Below is the result.  Haven’t tried it out yet – but by faith I’m believing that I will survive the taste test and enjoy the results!!

Just what we are looking for on June 17th.  Four hours later, I still had a mound of hail at the end of my downspout!

And to think that summer begins on June 20th, just 3 days away!

So, I’m considering this prayer for the following days:  May our summer be blest with the sun’s rays and a bit less hail!

Every once in a while (almost in a fairy tale type of way), there is a sermon I preach that is just a bit above my other sermons. 

Today I talked about my two earthly fathers, Calvin Baker and Al Cooper (my wife’s father).  Both greatly affected my life and their biblical principles of stewardship have initiated good in my life.

I listened to the sermon again after service (28 minutes long), and couldn’t turn it off.  I did notice that perhaps some of my historical facts could be wrong – maybe Dad was custom combining in the 1940’s and maybe Dad Cooper’s prayers weren’t quite as long as I might have suggested.  Nevertheless, this sermon is from my perspective, and I emphasize things about my fathers that others may not have seen. 

You might find a challenge in the sermon!  I’ve included my notes for the sermon as well, so  you can download them in WORD Doc format.  Check it out at http://www.sermoncloud.com/kindersley-alliance/my-earthly-fathers/.