Responding to culture, politics, and ideas. Exposing lies or confusion. Applying truth to what’s happening around us.
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker I was thinking about this quote in light of the last 21 months of global disruption. Consider life. And consider how government treats us. Is someone else calling the shots in our life and dismissing us as … More Have you given up your power?
Happy New Year! As we turn the calendar, yet another year goes by. Time is amazing. Twenty four hours form a day, days form months, months make up years. The years come and go, and so we move through history. Time is very much integrated with our climate. How so? The sun and moon were … More Climate Series No. 5 – Time and Seasons
When we look up and see clouds we witness part of a profound, simple, yet intricate aspect of the climate… the movement of water around the earth. When we humans want to move water, we need pipes and pumps, hoses, valves, tanks, electricity, faucets, and the like. We make complicated networks to get water to … More Climate Series No. 4 – Clouds
Listen. Can you hear it? That noise outside… a powerful wind! A few days ago a powerful wind storm blew through our area in Southern Ontario. Winds topping 100 km/h knocked down trees and cut off power for many people. Trees were uprooted and snapped like twigs, hydro wires damaged, and cars crushed like tin cans. And … More Climate Series No. 3 – Wind
Before we get too far in the discussion on climate it is good to understand two key factors. First, the origin of the earth and its inhabitants, and second, the implications of these origins. So first, the origin of the earth and its inhabitants. Right at the beginning of the Bible in Genesis 1, it … More Climate Series No. 2 – Origins
Welcome… to my first post in what I am calling my Climate Series. I will be sharing 15 posts over the next number of months — all on climate and the foundational truths we can rely on when we consider the climate. Enjoy. Sometimes we may be led to believe the climate is out of … More Climate Series No. 1 – Snow
Do not cave in to the vaccine passports… …not you, nor your businesses, nor the institutions you are part of. It is illegal activity. Know your rights. Or at least get to know your rights. Forced injections are illegal. Any hate speech accompanying the imposing of these mandates is unacceptable and criminal activity. https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/section-319.html Stand … More Do Not Cave In to the V-pass
Severe thunderstorm warning… code language for… “Get ready to be amazed and humbled by just a fraction of God’s power.” We’ve all seen the warnings. Thunderstorms are an amazing phenomenon of creation… very much in God’s control. And very much a display of His power. “He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were … More Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Is it just me or do you also notice that our government is never satisfied? It always seems to want more, more in the way of power. There’s an old saying along the lines of… those who gain power are ever so hesitant to relinquish it. If you are a Star Wars fan like me, … More ‘More Power!’ and Reclaiming Lost Ground
A penetrating definition of integrity is being loyal to those not present*. What does that mean? When you are with people, conversing with them, your integrity (or lack thereof) is on display in how you talk about those who are not with you. If you have a habit of gossiping or speaking negatively about people … More INTEGRITY
