robin's journey

Scheduling Time to Write

2011-04-27T21:49:00.003-06:00

After my post last night, I have decided to make a conscience effort to write often on my blog, even if it is a short thought. Warren Baldwin presented a good thought yesterday on why we might not blog often, "We simply do not schedule it in!" This makes sense. I am currently working on a course on the Gospel of Matthew, a caution from the professor was to be diligent to schedule time to study

Starting Again!

2011-04-26T16:00:00.003-06:00

What a morning this day ushered in, and now it is the afternoon, and the first thunderstorm of the year is creating amazing sounds outside! The rain will hopefully wash away some of the dirt left from winter’s long white covering. New life is welcomed. I must say, it will be good to see green cover the stark nakedness of the trees in my yard once again. Rain…it does sound and smell inviting

The Choice: Cold Love or Kindness

2011-03-17T00:24:00.013-06:00

Belonging to a community of people--it seems over the years some disappear and no one knows where they went to or why they left. Days, weeks, and months will go by without anyone asking how they are or how their souls are being nurtured. It seems no one cares. Maybe I do not care enough? This is totally against what Jesus taught when he said, “Love your neighbour.” Who is your neighbour if you

Writing on the Run

2010-12-23T09:22:00.006-06:00

This year was the first year I have worked almost full time, have a broken foot, and finishing a class, while trying to accomplish Christmas season tasks. Really this has been a journey of learning balance and creative ways to get things done or undone if that is the solution! I have never baked butter tarts at six in the morning before, and I must say I actually enjoyed the peace and pleasure

a winter paradise in Saskatchewan

2010-12-12T23:25:00.003-06:00

A few weeks ago, my husband and I took a retreat away from the city to a cabin in the woods, by a lake--sounds like a strange thing to desire in the midst of winter, but is was truly amazing. I would take up the challenge again. Heating the cabin with a wood stove was interesting, we are not used to it and were concerned that if we let the fire go out the cabin would be to cold. It was so

I am starting again!

2010-12-12T23:17:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone, I sure have not been faithful to writing on my blog. I have been learning about silence and it seems to have rubbed off on my writing. In November I hurt my foot, and life went into a whirl, tonight is the first time since October I have been on my blog. It does feel good to write. Thanks Angel for the invite to visit your blog, which lead me to finding The Robin Nest. Robin

Ministering

2010-10-04T12:23:00.002-06:00

Ministering Henri J.M. Nouwen The question is not to prepare [for ministry] but to live in a state of ongoing preparedness so that, when someone who is drowning in the world comes into your world, you are ready to reach out and help. It may be at four o'clock, six o'clock, or nine o'clock. One time you call it preaching, the next time teaching, then

Update on Robin's Travels

2010-10-03T01:27:00.005-06:00

The last three month's have been full of wonder, travel, learning, engaging in new conversations, and enjoying the beauty found in this world. Last week while at Carey Theological College on the UBC campus, a professor played a piece of music by cellist John Friesen, it is absolutely beautiful. Somehow, I wanted to share what I have seen, touched, and heard, so...I created a You Tube video

2010-10-03T01:16:00.001-06:00

I can do this!

2010-07-12T08:20:00.003-06:00

Picture was taken by the south Saskatchewan River Over the last six month's numerous task, responsibilities, and request were added to my already full day-timer, which left me longing for a break in routine. Longing to have moments even days to focus only my relationship with God. Now my balance is completely off and trying to be in the moment is hard to accomplish. The break is nice, and

"I will Never!"

2010-05-17T14:34:00.005-06:00

Picture from Simple Living "I will never"...were the words that flooded my mind when I first thought of the idea of actually speaking on a Sunday morning in my Church. First, I really never thought I would be asked. Secondly, I did not believe I could actually speak without throwing up or completely shaking in my shoes or shuddering uncontrollably. Thirdly, I did not believe I would have

The Resurrection

2010-04-03T20:03:00.004-06:00