Monthly Archives: June 2017

Pray for the Nation

Posted on June 30, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

On this Canada Day, celebrating 150 years of nationhood – here are some suggestions in what, who and how to pray for our nation (taken from nationatprayer.ca): Pray for Elected Officials to: Be persons of integrity, grace, and conviction Be … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Companionship

Posted on June 23, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

In her article, “Landscape and Community“, Maxine Hancock shares something of her transition to live in the Annapolis Valley (Nova Scotia). Her reflection leads to a prayer for companionship.  Here is an excerpt and her prayer: “Our mountain is most often … Continue reading →

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Tongue’s Confession

Posted on June 16, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

Tongue’s Confession by Deene Webb Clever, clever I think that I’m so clever, As poison spits between my teeth.“Hey, I know!” she says, eyes bright, but sarcasm thick as honey, green as slime seals her idea’s fate.They recoil from my … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for my Son on his wedding day

Posted on June 9, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

A Prayer for my Son on his wedding day: “Your eyes are so big and bright my son I can see you smile with your eyes…” These are the opening words of the song I wrote for you,    the … Continue reading →

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The Place of Suffering to the Soul

Posted on June 2, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

“… If you ask people who don’t believe in God why they don’t, the number one reason will be suffering,” says John Ortberg “… If you ask people who believe in God when they grew most spiritually, the number one … Continue reading →

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