An old hymn whose truths are ever new.
‘The Church’s One Foundation’ - S. J. Stone 1866 -
Public Domain Tune: Aurelia
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The Seasons roll around. I’m thinking here of Spring - with all its promise, wonder and glory.
Original Music: Pensée - Laurie Barber
Tóchar Studios - Toronto, Canada
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'The problem with life is that its so daily,' said Wood Allen once. Another problem - if it is that, is that life is very short.
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A Hymn - a Prayer for the Holy Spirit to come and bring fresh renewal to God's People and through them to the world.
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So, my wife asked me evening. ‘Do you ever think about dying? Hmmm. Good question in this day of pandemic pandemonium, uncertainty and fear.
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In light of the present Corona Virus, I offer this short video in the hope it may give some perspective, help and hope to those who see it.
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In the context of St. Patrick's Day, I celebrate Ireland's beauty, the great contributions it has made to history, to spirituality, to music and to culture.
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A movie based on James 2: 1 - 12 (The New Testament, NIV)
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Winter is such a beautiful season. Yes it has its challenges, but then too, it has so much wonder - so much to enjoy, to discover.
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The Seasons come and go. Christmas is past. We lean into a New Year.
For those of us where the weather can be cold and intemperate, there is still much to love, much to do...
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Angels announced the First Advent of our Lord, as they will the Second.
We too join in the singing and the Joy of their God's-Spell announcements.
Music - Laurie Barber
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So we’ve come to the serious waiting time that is Advent as we long for the joys of Christmas, the memories, inspiration, spirit and impetus of Christmas.
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95 % of the videos and pics in this movie were created by me - along with the theme score: 'Killaveny.' The tune title is named after the Irish townland in Co Wicklow, Ireland - home of my Willough
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We are ever grateful for the sacrifices made to combat Evil in all the ways it is manifest in our broken world.
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Trees are a gift to the planet. And more: they are absolutely essential for life.
They stand among us and around us in sheer, wondrous grandeur.
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All of one, all of a piece
Different, and somehow one in same
Another day, ev'ning to follow
Another day, for good or ill.
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There is a certain and inevitable outcome to our lives. We shall not live for ever. And that’s a fact.
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We are all inspired at times. By someone. By something.
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Inspired by the music of my friend, Emil G. of Salt Spring Studios, the following poem came to me - and the beautiful images from StoryBlocks. I hope it inspires you too.
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There are lots of reasons to be unhappy in life
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Recently, I was talking with a friend about a small dilemma I face when working on my hobbies.
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I have always loved Winter.
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There is a God who hears, understands, responds and sustains. If we seek God we will find Him.
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Garbage Day is part of the routine for most of us in the First World. We're fortunate we can discard it... out of sight, our of mind...
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