The shipwrecked mariner had spent several years on a deserted island.
Then one morning he was thrilled to see a ship offshore and a smaller vessel pulling out toward him.
When the boat grounded on the beach, the officer in charge handed the marooned sailor a bundle of newspapers and told him,
"The captain said to read through these and let us know if you still want to be rescued."
"Those who play on fear, who practice the politics of division, who fuel nationalistic fervor, and who incite violence and hate are strengthened by ignorance and public resignation."
– Dr. Samantha Nutt
An amateur photographer was invited to dinner with friends and took along a few pictures to show the hostess. She looked at the photos and commented "These are very good! You must have a good camera."
He didn't make any comment, but, as he was leaving to go home he said,
"That was a really delicious meal! You must have some very good pots."
Preachers are the absolute worst people to listen to sermons. So here is the prayer I use to prep myself:
Lord, save me from compare, contrast, critique. Move me from cerebration to celebration. Free me to hear You in and through your messenger today. Amen.
– Leonard Sweet
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A discussion about Truth and Reconciliation with two members of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation, and a member and Chief of the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation.
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