A Fellow Traveller

As I left the city of Welland and headed out to Wainfleet, the clear stretch of Webber Road was totally open. Many vehicles had turned off at the golf course but now there was not a car in sight. My mind was filled with thoughts about my upcoming busy day. I mentally went through my checklist, making sure I had all I needed for the trip up to Kitchener and Waterloo after church. It wasn't until I met a police car that I realized how my speed had crept above 100. After handing over my license and papers, my first thought was, "Do I ever need grace right now!" I knew I deserved the large fine and the demerit points because I was breaking the law. I could rationalize that it was early Sunday morning, I was late for band practise and no one was on the road, but the truth remained as I waited for the consequences. I could hardly contain my thanksgiving as I accepted the $40 fine for being 10 over. I did not deserve the reduced sentence, yet gladly accepted it. It could ha...

I need an IEP , that Individual Education Plan crafted by teachers for next learning steps. I know that I may appear to have it all together, but that is not the truth. I need to admit to hurts and wounds on my heart that need healing. My mind needs truth for situations that I can't problem solve on my own. Where can I go for this IEP? Who can see into my life to even know what small step I need to take next? I'm beginning to find that path through Scripture. Only God sees into my heart and loves me so intensely that he's willing to journey with me to healing. Only his Holy Spirit can shine a flashlight on truth as I read so that words jump off the page. Only Jesus who lived and experienced human needs can empathize and understand my emotions. What a gift to me. Yet if I don't open the book and read something for myself, how will I begin to learn?