Whatever He Says

By Belinda This morning a note that I wrote at some point in my copy of the   Daily Light  for August 10, reminds me that it is the feast day of St. Lawrence, and that  Martha , a woman who impacted many lives,and who lies in the graveyard of St. Laurence Church in Alvechurch, was born on this day in 1817. On my first day home in Canada, it is special to be connected with Alvechurch in this small way--like a final wave from an old friend. Today's Daily Light has verses that could describe Martha; this dear lady, who, like another dear woman; Trudy Cluderay ; still living in Alvechurch; shone for God in her quiet way and influenced a community for good. Blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15—“You are the salt of the earth, . . . the light of the world. . . . Let your light shine before others, so that ...

By Belinda Phew! I must confess that it feels good to shake off those busy boxer short hearts that have been up on the blog for the past 24 hours. I was beginning to feel as though I had some kind of rash. :) Some of the comments yesterday made me think of this mug. I love it. Brenda was given it recently after helping with the debate club at St. Andrew’s College the school where she works. The shape and feel of the mug are as pleasing as are the colours--bright red and white. But I really love the clever slogan, "Debate Matters." because it does, doesn't it? As Ang said in her comment on yesterday's post, "Iron sharpens iron," and so one friend sharpens another. I haven't mastered the art of debating a point without caring so much about it that I don't listen to the other viewpoint well. Sometimes when I have most to say I don't say anything at all for fear of that. I'm just trying hard to listen and not be a "bulldozer....