Distancing is probably going to be a fact of our future, but let’s keep on “hugging” at a distance and telling those we love that we love them.

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”

- Dalai Lama XIV

On Monday evening, I arrived in Lund with my truck and two large dog crates. It was a twenty-minute wrestling match to separate my two sheep from the flock, wrangle them into the crates, and load them.

Today's Message and Prayer from Bev Falconer. We all play our part--I'm going to try colouring outside the lines with my writing. What part can you play?

Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.

I have so appreciated Rev. Mary’s daily prayer messages. Her words have helped us to keep our connection with each other, with our ministry as a church, and with our faith.

Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense God’s grace.

As I think about how much waiting I have done in my lifetime, it’s never been comparable to what we have been experiencing. I thought I would share this poem with you…

We have the presence of the Creator, the love of the Sustainer and the life-force of Spirit. May we continue to rest in and trust in our Higher Power.

We pray that all people are blessed with positive mental and physical health. And may they have the courage to reach out for help when needed.

Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it’s only right that we give thanks.

For those of you who remember, last year we had our first annual “Everyone Deserves A Smile” campaign. And within a month and the help of community organizations and schools, we were able to put together a total of 180 gift bags for the homeless.

May you embrace us with good health so we are able to continue to Serve with Love. This we pray in the name of the One who journey’s with us.

We pray today for all those who provide loving-care for others. May they take time to find a quiet place to restore their energy and regain balance in their daily life.

With this Love within, help us to know the Love that we carry and long to share. As we listen in silence for your still small voice, we long to hear you in the sanctuary of our heart.

You, who remain with us through the hardships and the joys of life, be our strength and mainstay through these, sometimes, tedious days.