Reading good classic fiction helps me to get a different perspective on life and the ministry I do as a pastor.
I like reading and hearing good stories. I love the Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien. I … Continue reading
Life
Acura revamps RDX
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Pedro the Car Guy
In the car business, it’s always a good idea to stay a kilometre ahead of the rest of the pack. Acura hopes its redesigned 2013 RDX compact crossover will keep a wheel up on the competition.
It needs all the … Continue reading
A Letter to Mothers
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Anna Bowness-Park
Amongst the shelves of any bookstore lie countless weighty opinions on how to mother, and what makes a good mother. From “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua to “Your Baby and Child” by … Continue reading
The Benefits of Office at Home
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Mark Myles
For more than a year, I’ve had an office at another church in town. This other church loaned it to us free of charge, so it was a great gift to our young church plant. A real blessing, but I … Continue reading
Yogurt, Berry and Granola Parfait; Mini Cranberry Muffins; Ham, Cheese and Tomato Stack; Bubbly Orange Juice
Bite-sized, cranberry muffins made in a mini muffin pan.
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Eric Akis Recipes
YOGURT, BERRY AND GRANOLA PARFAIT
This is a pretty and easy-to-make breakfast creation. This recipe yields one serving. Simply multiply the amounts to get the additional servings, beyond mom, that you’ll need.
Preparation time: A few minutes
Cooking time: None… Continue reading
Mother’s Day activities
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Pedro the Car Guy
Make Mother’s Day a day to remember this year by taking mom to one or more family-friendly activities in Victoria and beyond.
@ Check out the Mother’s Day Paint-In and Craft Fair at Royal Roads University, which typically attracts more … Continue reading
Slow down! A spiritual approach to focusing a family
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Anna Bowness-Park
“Concentration is not an inborn thing. It is learned and developed,” advised my mother as we talked about my newborn son. “Whatever he is doing, don’t interrupt him, unless absolutely necessary. Allow him to focus and think.” I had never … Continue reading
Faith in experts unshaken despite their track record
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Spiritually Speaking guest writer
Douglas Todd.
In a blind taste test, not one of 54 French wine experts could tell they were drinking white wine rather than red.
Almost all economists failed to foresee the 2008 U.S. financial meltdown, from which the world is … Continue reading
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley For Two. A hot pan, and not cooking to many mushrooms at once, will ensure they brown, not steam in.
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Eric Akis Recipes
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley For Two
Serve these aromatic, nicely flavoured mushrooms with grilled steaks, veal chops or chicken breasts.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 6 to 7 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
1 Tbsp butter
1 … Continue reading
Counting of the Omer links two epic holidays
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Spiritually Speaking guest writer
Rabbi Barak Cohen.
Between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot lie the unique and momentous days of the counting of the Omer.
The Omer was a special sacrifice offered in the temple in Jerusalem on the second day of … Continue reading
