by Rev. Phil | Jul 1, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
If you travelled the roads of ancient Rome, you would likely see stone monuments called “obelisks” along the side of the road. These monuments were placed a mile apart from each other, so travellers would know roughly how far they had gone. They were call...
by Rev. Phil | Jun 28, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
My love of planes started when I was young.My parents took us to Centennial Park one day in the west end of Toronto. I think I was six years old. We climbed the hill at the centre of the park and had a clear view of the airport. We watched the planes take off and...
by Rev. Phil | Jun 19, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
A day like Father’s Day is always nostalgic.Some are remembering fathers and grandfathers who are no longer with us, but whose memory is a flame that burns brighter today.Some have a heightened awareness today of relationships within the family unit that are...
by Rev. Phil | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s nice to be comfortable. Whether it is curled up on a couch, wearing shoes that fit perfectly, or snuggled in for the night on our pocket coiled mattress, we put a high priority on comfort. But if we are not careful, comfort can lead to complacency. That is why...
by Rev. Phil | Jun 10, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
Many years ago, shortly after arriving in New Brunswick, I was travelling along a back road when I saw a field engulfed in flames. It was a scary site to see, so I did what seemed like the right thing to do, I called 911. It turned out that what I thought was a...
by Rev. Phil | Jun 7, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
Once again, I have been negligent in posting my blogs. In my defence I have been busy over the past week. I have moved into a new home. Moving is a bit like cooking a steak. You have to get the timing just right. And, for the most part, I did. Everything...
by Rev. Phil | May 30, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
Boy, did I goof up yesterday. Thank you to the person who pointed out that in my blog about bike riding, I wrote that I was peddling my bike, not pedalling my bike. To be clear, I was riding it, not selling it. Oops. We all make mistakes. That’s why...
by Rev. Phil | May 30, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
I took a break from blogging for a bit. Needed to focus on a few other things. Sorry. Last week I was up north and decided to try something new. I went bike riding on some of the back roads of Muskoka. I discovered and learned a few things. Firstly, I...
by Rev. Phil | May 19, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
I just finished reading a really good book called, “Between Two Kingdoms” by Suleika Jaouad. It is the story of a young woman’s journey through cancer. Diagnosed with a very aggressive form of leukemia at just 23 years old, Suleika was forced to confront...
by Rev. Phil | May 18, 2023 | Sabbatical Blog
A luxury that I can rarely afford while I am working is taking a daily walk in the woods. But now that I have the gift of time, the forest beckons. Daily. And it never disappoints, especially as the trilliums are in the height of their short but...
