Columns

When you move to a new home in the winter season, there isn’t much opportunity to meet your neighbours.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me. I am most certain of this, for God’s Word says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be

This is an interesting long weekend. Valentine’s Day and Family Day. One thing leads to another, if you catch my drift. What? I’m just pointing out the obvious. 

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I keep hearing the Steve Miller Band song, Fly Like An Eagle, in my head. 

Vain repetitions

This week I learned that it is impossible to make the universal angry hand gesture, the one-finger salute (you know the one), when you’re wearing mittens.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

“You look tired,” she said. 

Recent announcements by Go Transit to extend train service through the southern portion of Wellington County to Guelph and Kitchener are a reminder that frequent rail service to this area is not a new idea.

All things eventually come to an end, and for various reasons, it is time for our 30-year run of Open Mind articles to come to an end.  

I’m superstitious. I really am. 

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…