Cybersalt News

Sunday greetings everyone!

The exciting news today is that there really isn't any exciting news to share with you today. Grandma Cybersalt and I have comfortably answered September's invitation to return to the routines that summertime chased away. It's one way that vacations help "old" things to become new again (re-newed!)

Today's video share is part of a series put out by Ancestry - the family tree site. As a person who likes people watching (in compliance with the many restraining orders against me, of course), I really enjoy seeing the moment when someone is relieved by realizing something they never new or understood. 

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Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Today is the 36th anniversary of the first time I laid eyes on Grandma Cybersalt. It was orientation week at Ontario Bible College, in Toronto, and I was tasked with delivering a message to one of her roommates in her dorm. I had no idea what that simple task on that ordinary day would mean. Now as I look back on that day, I feel on top of the world with excitement for that unsuspecting and blessed 19 year-old me.

In fact, the more I remember that day I feel more on top of the world than the flight attendant in today's video share.

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~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everyone - and happy 33rd birthday to my eldest daughter, Alyssa!

As I explained 2 weeks ago, August was quite the month around Cybersalt World Headquarters. It had a bunch of emotional lows and a bunch of emotional highs. At some points Grandma Cybersalt and I only had enough energy to be grateful and at other times we were energized by the rare gathering of all our kids and grandkids. We're thankful to Jesus for his presence in every part of life. We're also thankful to all of you who prayed for and encouraged us.

Today's video share is of a beautiful act of kindness and love towards a stranger. It inspires us to pay attention to the people around us and show them the care and compassion we all need from time to time.

This link will take to you to FaceBook where the video is hosted. The other videos on this page are constantly changing, so I cannot guarantee what else will appear on the same page. But just like in real life, the lesson needs to be gleaned by a discerning spirit and eye.

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Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Sunday greetings everyone!

The Cybersalt Digest has not gone out since August 5th, so I thought I better check in! Thank you to everyone who has asked if everything is OK.

For the most part, I try to keep my personal gloomy news out of the Digest because I want it to be a source of entertainment and encouragement for you all. After all, we all have trying times and need a break or escape from time to time - and sending out this newsletter is one of those things for me. However, it has been quite a month and that has affected the time and energy required to put mailings together. So I feel the freedom to let you know about this break in routine for me and you.

Back in July, a dear friend's battle with cancer took a turn for the worse and for a number of weeks, leading into early August, we lost her very slowly until she went to be with the Lord on the 4th. It was very hard to lose her, and also to watch her family experiencing a long good bye. Then, on August 5th, a good friend of mine passed away suddenly from what was suspected to be a heart attack or some other medical crisis. I conducted their memorial services on the 13th and 17th. Susan and I are both doing OK, but we certainly do feel drained emotionally at times - plus we have something else going on in our orbit that we cannot share with you, so your prayers for us are appreciated.

At the same time, we have been enjoying lots of family time as our daughter, son-in-law, and grandson have been with us for an extended visit until the 2nd of September. Together, with our other kids and their families we've been having lots of fun, enjoying being together, and taking some vacation time from work. This has definitely also eaten into our Cybersalt prep time.

Also, tomorrow is our 35th wedding anniversary, so there is also lots to celebrate in this packed season we are experiencing!

Today's video share is one that gave me a great laugh and lighthearted moment yesterday. We all need moments like that from time to time!

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Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim