20/20 - Come & See

There are so many benefits to life off the main highway: beauty, privacy, quiet (can you hear it?) to name just a few. But, as with anything, there is also a downside. 

As I write, I'm sitting in our snug living room, tea at hand, fire blazing, relishing the gleam  of polished wood and the light scent of clean... Ah...perfection. At this point you should be hearing the screeching rewind of the tape.

There are T-shirts sold at a little shop in Lion's Head with the caption: " If you don't like the weather in Lion's Head wait 5 minutes". Today is fair. At least for the current 5 minutes. This summer has been something else!

Over the last month, I have come nose to pane with the issue of identity. Everywhere, people are fearlessly and proudly declaring who they are and what they stand for. In Canada and the US, national pride was on display this past weekend as both countries celebrated their histories and identities.

I love Air Miles! Some might say it is simply a cleverly disguised way to tax the many to benefit the few. But I say, "sign up"! For our friends in the US and elsewhere, I extend my condolences. For those who are not familiar, Air Miles is a rewards based plan...

With the help of our national partners we clambered into the 4 person compartment and collapsed on the train bound for Nagpur. The 9 hour journey was an oasis of semi quiet before the next ministry burst. Introverts thrive on time alone and there had been next to none.

Why is it that mundane tasks can be so incredibly vexatious and yet so replete with lessons? No wonder that Jesus, the master storyteller of all time, used everyday objects and events to drill home His most profound lessons.