Edhird's Blog

Preaching on “Jesus, children & their guardian angels’ from Matthew 18:1-10 at St Jude’s Anglican Mission Church in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. Why does Jesus teach that we discover the macro through the micro, and greatness through childlike humility?

Our newest book ‘Blue Sky’ just arrived at our house and will be available for purchase in mid-October on Amazon and in bookstores. For a short time, there will be a $3.00 discount to this $19.95 paperback book for early readers.

‘I don’t know what types of props or costumes or camping equipment he’s bringing along with him, but he’s made his choice’
— Read on theprovince.com/news/politics/election-2019/scheer-chides-trudeau-for-second-plane-for-campaign-cargo-during-debate/wcm/5a9b8435-7ec9-48fd-b887-d246461d4fbf

I’ve decided to sell one of my two planes. Parking is so expensive 😉

lightmagazine.ca/2019/10/catharine-parr-traill-pioneer-author-on-fire/

An amazing Canadian pioneer writer 🙂

The Editor, Re. “Candidates won’t attend church meeting” (The Tri-City News, Sept. 19). I am writing to let you know that I and many others are deeply concerned and disappointed in . . .
— Read on www.tricitynews.com/opinion/letters/letter-article-bullies-pastor-of-coquitlam-church-1.23952063

Pastor Giulio Gabeli is a highly respected, kind statesman who consistently shows respect and gentleness to others. Churches should not be slammed for generously providing a venue for a Federal All—candidates meeting.

I would encourage many to attend the upcoming nonpartisan Oct 10th All-Candidates meeting at Westwood Community Church. I agree that it would be appropriate for the Tri-City News to apologize for this highly inaccurate article about Pastor Giulio Gabeli.

The declarative & the demure: Close race gives CPC edge, but do Liberals stand to gain from shy voters? – Angus Reid Institute
— Read on angusreid.org/election-september-2019/

Brilliant polling analysis once again by Angus Reid

Paul Wells moderated the first debate of the election calendar. Watch a full replay here
— Read on www.macleans.ca/politics/national-leaders-debate-2019-live-video-macleans-and-citytv/

What did you think of the first national leaders MacLean’s debate? You can watch the rerun here. Any thoughts on the two ‘missing in action’ Federal Party leaders, one by choice (Trudeau), and the other by exclusion (Bernier). I found it unfortunate that both national leaders from Quebec were absent.

My impression is that May and Singh tended to rant, particularly against each other. I find it painful and rude when leaders do not allow each other to talk. One of the most interesting moments was when Singh accused May of not being pro-abortion enough, and therefore against women’s rights. Scheer seemed stronger and more statesmanlike. When silenced by May or Singh’s occasional ranting, Scheer calmly faced the TV screen and repeated the phrase or sentence that had been drowned out. The scripture verse that came to mind was “Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he’s asked; But he turns his back on those who do evil things.”

1 Peter 3:8-12 MSG https://www.bible.com/bible/97/1pe.3.8-12.msg