November 30

John Reilly is a retired Provincial Court Judge and has written a book chronicling his work, primarily among the First Nations. He asks some hard questions like: "why doesn't someone put an end to the squalor of native communities? Because chiefs and consultants get rich from dysfunctional Indians".  Will his rebuking go further than flattery in solving this complicated issue?

Proverbs 28:23  NP A18

November 29

Stacy Bonds, a young black woman was arrested unlawfully, thrown into a jail cell and strip searched all because she asked a question. The judge saved her from a den of lions.

Daniel 6  NP A5

November 27

No prophecy came from the prophet's own interpretation except I guess for these guys who marry children. Dear God, please rescue these young girls around the world from men who think they are prophets.

2 Peter 1: 20-21  NP A 3

November 26

Tony Blair, a Catholic Christian is going to debate Christopher Hitchens, an renowned atheist in a complicated world of terrorism and abuse. However, we are called to stand firm in the faith.

I Peter 5:8-9  NP A3

November 25

Every year there seems to be conflict over what to call Christmas. After calling it a holiday break for years, a B.C. school board is going back to Christmas break. With gentleness and respect, we are asked to talk about what gives us hope.

I Peter 3:15  NP A2

November 24

Israeli women who are trying to avoid military service by being religious are getting caught on Facebook. Apparently, they are posting on Shabbat and wearing revealing clothing. I wonder what would Peter say to these women?

I Peter 3:3-5  NP A20

November 23

All people are like grass and we wither... but Oh God! 350 people—so senselessly gone like the flowers in a field. Please comfort all the mourners and survivors today.

I Peter 1:24  NP A1

November 22

Statues and statutes— I rather set my heart on a statute, than visit the enormous statue in Sweibodzin, Poland.

Psalm 119: 24  NP A2

November 20

The savage and brutal act of stoning people is still happening in Iran today. It seems so ludicrous and unbelievable. And yet James tells us not to judge.

James 4:11-12  NP A22

November 19

Toronto District School Board wants to begin a program where they pay disadvantaged school children when they do well in school. James talks about wisdom that is pure and considerate, perhaps like providing basic needs for children first.

James 3:17  NP A17

November 18

Apparently Canadians responded to majour disasters around the world with large donations. It's interesting though, that donations given to certain countries doesn't correspond to the the amount of people affected. True religion is looking after people in distress regardless of where they live. Forgive us Lord for ignoring the neediest of the needy.

James 1:27  NP A4

November 17

Carleton pro-life group os told to support abortion or stay off campus. So much for freedom of speech. People who persevere under pressure are promised a crown, I wonder about all the lost children.

James 1:12-18 NP A1,7

November 16

Instead of exclusively using the GDP (gross domestic product) as a measure, Britian is using happiness, or GWB (general well-being) as a new index. Seems like GWB has something to do with loving each other, entertaining strangers, visiting people in prison and oh ya — being content with what we have.

Hebrews 13:1-6  NP A2

November 15

A newly released intelligence report says that many extremist Muslin groups want to live parallel to Canadians in order to destroy western civilization. Perhaps we can stamp out bitter roots by living in peace and friendship.

Hebrews 12:14-15  NP A4

November 13

If you want to be successful in contemporary art you need a big name, a risqué subject and a lot of hoopla. Rahab, a prostitute helping spies escape via a red cord—now that's hoopla.

Hebrews 11:31  NP A1, 6, 7

November 12

The banks say that we can be sure about our money and the weather report is pretty sure they can predict the weather, but I'm sure of something I can't even see.

Hebrews 11:1  NP PM11

Novemeber 11

Scott Stinson wrote about post-traumatic stress disorder in the military and referred to a miniseries The Pacific and a documentary called Wartorn: 1861-2010. Horrors of war don't just affect our physical bodies, spaces and geography but also our souls. Can we be cleansed from our guilty consciences?

Hebrews 10: 18-24  NP A6

November 10

George Jones says that "The Charter of Rights and Freedoms should be kept in a cool and dry place, out of the reach of children". Wouldn't we make better decisions if laws are kept in a warm, breathing place like our hearts and minds?

Hebrews 10:15-17  NP A18

November 9

Stephen Harper took a stand against anti-Semitism and said that the human race has awesome power to choose between good and evil. Blood, water, scarlet wool and hyssop are Old Testament symbols that point to Christ.

Hebrews 9:19-29  NP A1,5

November 8

Scientists at McMaster University have made an amazing discover that can transform skin cells into blood. It won't be the first time that skin and blood was used to transform.

Psalm 106:3-5  NP A6

November 6

Riiny Nigot, is a 7'2" immigrant from Sudan and plays ball for St. Frances Xavier. Sounds like prosperity and joy.

Psalm 106:3-5  NP A6

November 5

Not all Quebecois are happy about naming a street after Mordecai Richler. When I read the story about how many people could relate to the characters in his books it reminded me of how important story telling is. Especially repeating stories about clouds, fire, quail and manna.

Psalm 105:39-41  NP A6

November 4

Olympic figure skater, Toller Cranston is also an artist and his imaginative and colourful work reminded me of the incredible descriptions in Ezekiel.

Ezekiel 10:1-14 NP AL8

November 3

It's sad that Ashley Kirilow's bizarre behavior affected so many people who actually have to deal with cancer and death. Today I'm praying for my stepchildren.

Proverbs 26:28 NP A3

Novemeber 2

A new book explains how people who use search engines have benefited from pornography's influence on the Internet. Ouch! Contributing to addictions without intending to seems impossible to understand. Is it possible to cut the wires and unplug the connections?

Hebrews 4:12-16  NP A17

November 1

In 1946, H.G. Wells wrote: "The end of everything we call life is close at hand and cannot be evaded". Ezekiel, a wise man was asked by God to eat paper and also had visions about life close at hand.

Ezekiel 3:1-10  NP A17