When the registrations came, we could hardly believe our eyes. Two young drama teachers offered their services for a week at the summer camp. We never tried this kind of program before, but the news quickly circulated. Not only did we receive all the bookings we could handle, two-thirds of the teenage applicants were boys. […] Read more
Stories by Joyce Sasse
Prayer for women appeals for strength working toward goal
Throughout the past century, whenever women came to-gether, they recited a prayer written in 1904 by Mary Stewart, a high school teacher in Colorado. “I called it a Collect for Club Women because I felt that women working together, with wide interest in large ends, which was a new thing under the sun, perhaps needed […] Read more
Artist finds nature’s beauty amid the drudgery of everyday life
Rereading Annora Brown’s books, Old Man’s Garden and Sketches From Life, is a spring tonic for the soul. The abundance and beauty of the wild flowers in southern Alberta is something we take for granted, but there was a time when most of them were ignored. Who bothers with weeds? Admittedly, Fort Macleod in the […] Read more
Paradise regained
As we approach the cross, we get caught up in the anxieties, wrongdoings and suffering that surrounds us. But, as an Easter people, we know there is more to the story. An anonymous writer gives words to Pilate’s wife, who asked, “Is he dead?” “No,” the centurion replied. “He is not dead. He is let […] Read more
Fools who find wisdom
How often we over-extend ourselves trying to achieve some elusive goal that may not even be in sync with our true values. We think we have to buy more land, mix with a more elite crowd, expect to one day be recognized for our social accomplishments. But repeatedly such dreams turn to ashes. An Indian […] Read more
Retirement an opportunity to spread wings and find satisfaction in new ways
Is that all there is?” my friend mused when he retired. He had been the top agricultural economics person in his university, had worked hard to achieve his position and found the work satisfying. But when the retirement date came, he and his wife looked at each other and wondered if that was all there […] Read more
Simple gifts are most wanted
“Hurry!” The older ones coach the younger ones who would rather play with the wrappings on Christmas morning. “See what I got for you.” Right then any meaningful Christmas mood heads for a wreck. “Held ransom by consumerism” might be the news headline. Fathers wonder how much of a beating the credit card can take […] Read more
