New Perspectives: Notes of Humility by Rev. Heather McCarrel

There is a new rule in our house; no news after 7:00 p.m.! The last time I watched the 11:00 p.m. news I didn’t sleep...

Saugeen Times columnist goes on leave

One of Saugeen Times’ favourite columnists will no longer be contributing his wonderful writings. Reverend Bob Johnston is officially on medical leave and we can only offer...

Out of the Darkness – by Rev. Heather McCarrel

Photo by Bruno van der Kraan/Unsplash Have you ever felt deader than dead?  It is a feeling of finality; as though there is no way...

Chapman family steps up to Stand with Ukraine

Once again, Chapman's Ice Cream, a Canadian family owned-and-operated company located in Markdale is stepping up to help others. They announced that they are donating...

What’s Your Excuse? – by Rev. Heather McCarrel

My excuses have been many and varied.  Certainly I have used this pandemic as an excuse for many months and lately I have had...

Lost to the World – by Rev. Heather McCarrel

I have a friend; we will call him George, who is completely lost to the world.  Unfortunately this wonderful and brilliant man now has...

New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “WHEN LOVE CHOOSES US”

One of my coping strategies while being marooned at home by Covid restrictions during this long, hard winter was to read light romantic fiction....

Do you know the difference between dead and living water – by Rev. Heather...

Do you know the difference between dead water and living water? I learned about dead water from one of my sons who had worked for...

New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – PARENT OR PARENTING?

Being a parent is a role assigned when your child is born or adopted. It continues as long as you live. In contrast, parenting...

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things – by Rev. Heather McCarrel

On the wooden shelf in my dining room sits a metal tin box that is painted blue with multi coloured flowers on it.  Over...