Tag: Jesus

Giving Thanks

The seasons come and go but in all things and at all times we give thanks. Thanksgiving weekend in Canada arrives the 2nd weekend in October. We share with family, friends, and our communities the abundance that we see in our lives.

We gather for a festive meal – usually turkey, potatoes, etc. and then there are the pies! Oh yes the pies!

As we give thanks we enjoy the food prepared and the conversations shared. Many folk are gathering for the first time in months or perhaps years and so stories are shared of missing each other and all the holidays spent apart.

Pandemic protocols are still in place but this year we can gather. (much different from last October) Thus, we give thanks.

The Holy and Divine in our lives is more fully present to us when we offer thanks. Truth is, that presence is ALWAYS there – what’s missing is our awareness; our gratitude.

This weekend and moving forward, give thanks for all our daily needs that are met. We pray for those who have not had those needs met and ask the Spirit to help us find ways to help.

How about you? What’s on your thanksgiving list today? How will you help others have their needs met?

Blessings to all. Happy Thanksgiving.

Pastor Barbara

Jesus is for you and for me

A fresh start; new beginning and still, Christ is with me.

No matter the struggles – moving forward, two steps back – three forward. The friend I have in Jesus is with me.

Steps to stay on track:

  • Stay focused on Jesus, the Messiah
  • Do what I can, when I can, to follow in his teacings
  • Do what I can, when I can, to share in the ways that the Spirit invites

Sometimes, it’s hard to find the work the Spirit does in our lives. For me, that means it’s time to be still and know. Life becomes over-whelming when we neglect to care for ourselves. With Christ as our guide we can move forward and see the joy that comes with the dawn.

Friends, know that the Jesus I believe in, is here for me, is also here for you. Rest, renew, and replenish. All will be well.

May you find rest and peace in God who loves you.

Blessings,

Pastor Barb

December 21, 2020 Advent

The longest night is upon us. 


The last couple of days have been pretty dreary.  Cloud cover and rain or snow have been par for the course.  The earth needs rest and recover. I believe we do as well.  

We continue to wait – for the return to light and for the light of the world that is Jesus.  There is hope in the darkness; peace in our waiting; joy in our anticipation; and love that comes within the light.


Today is a day to hunker down and embrace the darkness.  Find comfort in the slower pace of winter and in the lock-down to come. There will be lots of time to get busy in our lives.


We are blessed to be a blessing. Be the light of the world that you truly are.
Pastor Barbara

Jesus is:

Worship Sunday, July 5th, 2020 – DMS Pastoral Charge

Perhaps you’d like to create a mind map that begins with the words: I am.

Once completed connect those descriptors with the Divine, Holy, and or Jesus. Any new ideas for you? Sit for a while in the quiet presence of God.

Reflect on the scriptures:

Proverbs 18:24, KJV

“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”

John 15:13-15, KJV

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.”

Revelation 3:20, KJV

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”

May the peace that surpasses our understanding keep you surrounded in grace, love, and joy.

Barbara