Proof of Prayer

In a Cochrane reviewed entitled “Intercessory Prayer for the alleviation of ill health” published in 2011, the following conclusion was made: “These findings are equivocal and, although some of the results of individual studies suggest a positive effect of intercessory prayer, the majority do not and the evidence does not support a recommendation either in … More Proof of Prayer

God, the Gardener

In the cool of the evening, the sprinkler began its raining circuit. I have been doing a fair amount of gardening lately. In the past, my gardening efforts have been short-lived and somewhat ineffective. For example, trying to mow the lawn with shears is not time or effort effective at all. However, in the last … More God, the Gardener

Look Up (poem)

  Look up to the sky, Tell me what do you see? Hello? Are you listening? Do you care about Me? Look up to the sky, Raise your head, do not doubt. Just a tilt to see sunlight, I know all you’re about. Look up to the sky, See how slowly it moves; Yet quickly … More Look Up (poem)

The Last Nights

The waking world greeted me as I emerged from the recesses of the hospital’s emergency department. I walked out alone against the flow of beginning workers – people in uniforms, the sleepy-eyed and yawning, the fresh-faced, already showered gym enthusiasts, and the patients tousled from a sleepless night. It had been raining and the air … More The Last Nights

Born into What?

Christmas – a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, the birth of the Saviour, to remember what came of that birth, that life and that promise. When I was on obstetrics, I loved watching the babies take their first breath. I thought of all the joy they would have, all the struggles they would … More Born into What?

Sense of Song

Last week I had no voice. Though it is mostly recovered now, I am still getting the top part of my range back. For me, singing makes up so much for how I express my love for God. I sing as I pray, just throughout my daily activities, and as I worship the Lord together … More Sense of Song