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As I begin writing this reflection we — those churches belonging to the Havre Ministerial Association— are to begin praying together each day this week for unity among the Christian community not only in Havre but around the world. The theme for the week is “They showed us unusual Kindness.” I thought that I would use this article to reflect on some of the scripture and prayers that are suggested for our gatherings each day of this week. Day 1: Reconciliation: Throwing the cargo overboard (Acts 27:18-19, 21) The context...
Out our way, the bond between humans and domesticated animals can be quite strong. “Jack” the Rez dog was more than a pet; he was also a friend and at least once a protector. Mountain lions, although rare, still roam the Bear Paws and have been known to attack people on occasion. They are also known sometimes to come to town. A friend told me of seeing one in her backyard one morning, and a few years ago, as I was taking Doc out of the paddock to saddle him up, I noticed him become very agitated. Although we were still wit...
You know, Lord, sometimes it’s pleasant to think back when we were just little kids and remember, now and then, how we’d pretend to be asleep, and watch for or wait for Mama to tiptoe in to check on us or just watch us as we slept. Every so often, one of us might have been ill and if that happened that we were sick, Mama would come in to check on us, or just sit and pray for us, telling us that she was joining the Lord as He watched over us as we slept. As we grew older, sometimes night time prayers were just to bathe our...