I once held a belief system that was exclusive. It told me that individuals who did not have Jesus…
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Mugged
I woke up early on Saturday, though admittedly not as early as the Carpenter. He needs to greet the sun. I need to slowly slip into the day. But I love that he leaves me freshly brewed coffee.
Celebrating Dominion Day in Wellington County in 1900
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Examining Canada
Canada Day has become controversial this year. Some want to cancel it altogether because of the sense of shame revealed recently about our disgraceful past actions as a nation while others want to celebrate, as always, the good things this country stands for.
Local nurseries served mainly gardeners in 1880s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Haircut
I always wanted an Old English Sheepdog because Paul McCartney had one named Martha. It doesn’t get any cooler than being Paul McCartney’s dog, I surmised, except to have a dog just like it.
Reflections: Preparing for summer
“Consider then and realize how evil and bitter it is for you when you forsake the Lord your God…
Dad’s day
It was a complicated question that generated a simple answer, but in doing so, uncovered a simple truth, even if the answer was a lie. Let me give you some context.
High school, waterworks were big Erin projects in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
God: the active ingredient in my world
Submitted by Laurie Langdon Given the state of our world these days, what I am about to say may…
OPEN MIND: In praise of caregivers
A caregiver, sometimes called care partner, is a person who gives care or tends to the needs of another person.
Just my luck
In my family, the Kentucky Derby is a bigger deal than the World Series, the Stanley Cup or the Super Bowl.
Elora has tradition of being plagued with oversharp lawyers
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Devotions require devotion
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for…
One down
My first vaccination is complete. In ways I didn’t anticipate, the moment brought forward a full range of emotions and all of them centred on gratitude. Grateful to be alive. Grateful to be healthy. Grateful to have access to the vaccine. Grateful I didn’t pass out (not a big fan of needles, guys).