October 31

Great story in the Post about an upcycler clothing designer, who takes apart discarded clothing and creates a new piece and sells them on eBay. Eventually, though, these new pieces will wear out and be discarded again, unlike He who will remain the same.

Psalm 102: 25-27  NP WP6

October 29

Widow of Christopher Speer talks about her grief and the suffering of her children. Omar Khadr talks about his pain. Lamentations compares the deserted Jerusalem to a widow who weeps bitterly.  God does hear our cries.

 

Lamentations 1: 1-22 NP A8

October 28

One website imagines what happens when a TV show about ad executives in the 60's, become a series of children's book. Would it be like madmen shooting deadly arrows?

Proverbs 26:18-19  NP AL8

October 27

Lots of statisical information about murders that have taken place in Canada in the NP today. "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men."

Titus 2:11  NP A11

October 26

An ad for an investment company tells us that sheep are more dangerous than bulls or bears. In Jeremiah I read that Gods chosen people have been lost and their shepherds have lead them astray— perhaps by consumerism.

Jeremiah 50:6 NP A 3

October 25

Many cities held elections today and the platforms were as diverse as the candidates. Paul tells us to keep our heads as we run the race.

2 Timothy 4:1-8  NP A12

October 23

Ingrid Betancourt's memoir is a reminder of perseverance under difficult circumstances and forgiveness. Thanks God for real people.

2 Timothy 2:3-7 and NP WP18