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One of the wonderful things about chocolate (and there are many), is how well it pairs with other foods.
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A Christian blog exploring how we can find evidence of God's love all around us: in our daily lives, in nature, even in the kitchen! The Faith Cafe is a warm, inviting space to share God's love (and a few dessert recipes, too!).
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I don’t seem to have much luck getting birds to cooperate with me.
Years ago, I bought a Victorian-style birdhouse, and painted it light blue… Read More
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“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
Some of you might recognize this sentence from typing tests in school. It’s an examp… Read More
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What does your favourite chair look like?
Is it a ratty recliner held together with pieces of duct tape, like the one used by Marty Crane on the TV sitcom … Read More
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While walking in my neighbourhood the other day, I saw something mysterious.
On one person’s front lawn there stood a jumble of foot-high letters of the alphab… Read More
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No matter where you live, spring is a time of joy.
In my part of the world, shy white snowdrops are the first flowers to bloom in spring… Read More
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If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, I’m on the wrong planet.
I’ve just discovered that there are planets on which it rain… Read More
Canadian Army reservists train at Fort Pickett. Photo from Virginia Guard Public Affairs.
Do you ever wish you had your own personal army?
It would come in handy, wouldn’t it, wh… Read More
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When building a birdhouse for your feathered friends, the size of the “front door” is crucial.
You must create the right-sized entrance hole or t… Read More
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Don’t you love it when an underdog turns the tables?
We’ve all cheered at movies in which the little guy triumphs over impossible odds a… Read More
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Have you ever wondered why the universe is so immensely big?
Astronomers at NASA suggest that the most distant objects in the universe are about 47 billion light yea… Read More
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What is the best April Fool’s prank in history?
Many believe that a BBC TV hoax from over 60 years ago takes the cake.
In 1957 the news show Pan… Read More
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It’s easy to categorize trees, isn’t it?
Deciduous trees… Read More
The incomparable Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal, in Agra, India, is considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, and rightly so.
Built from white marble, it was… Read More
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If you live in eastern North America, you might be lucky enough to have seen a gorgeous bird called the northern cardinal.
The male is especially distin… Read More
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I’ll bet that for many of us, car chases on TV shows or in films are a guilty pleasure.
There’s invariably a suspenseful moment where it look… Read More
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The shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere is the winter solstice, which occurred last year on December 21st. From that day on, the days begin to le… Read More
“Ice Cathedrals” photo by Daryne Rockett on Flickr CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0
If you live in a cold climate, have you ever woken up to discover that there had been an ice storm overnight… Read More
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Life is sort of like math class.
How so?
Let’s assume I’m in school and have to take a math test.
There’s an equation at the… Read More
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What is the cleanest place on Earth?
If you guessed a roo… Read More
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Pop quiz: What colour is a polar bear’s skin?
Did you guess “white”?
It’s the obvious answer, isn’t it, because thei… Read More
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter. Photo by longplay on Flickr.
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this post might have special resonance for you.
While much media attention has focuss… Read More
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What would you pick as Jesus’ greatest miracle?
Feeding the 5,000 with just five loaves and two fish?
Yes, that definitely rates as one of Jesu… Read More
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We all love before-and-after transformations, don’t we?
The dramatic TV makeover that transforms a Plain Jane into a femme fatale… Read More
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Welcome to the cafe! Come on in and take a seat!
I’m so glad that you’ve chosen to spend a small part of your Christmas her… Read More
Image of Lafayette department store in Paris by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay
Do you leave your Christmas shopping until the last minute?
Surveys show that many of us do… Read More
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At Christmas, do your thoughts turn to Easter eggs?
Probably not, unless you’re an avid player of video games or a fan of certain movie franchises… Read More
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What if all you got for Christmas was an orange?
You’d no doubt feel disappointed and short-changed, as though Scrooge had been put in… Read More
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While I was raking up fallen leaves in the yard recently, a passerby stopped to talk.
This lady was from India, and was curious about… Read More
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Is it possible to limit yourself to just one piece of chocolate?
I’ve never been able to.
I find that having the first piece simply whets my… Read More
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If you’re fumbling around in the darkness, what should you do?
Turn on a light, of course.
But there are places on earth where this truism can… Read More
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I know you’ll love these wise insights on forgiveness from my friend Veronica Gerber. We’re very fortunate to have her as our guest blogg… Read More
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The way you pack for a trip says something about you.
Some people are super-organized, and that’s reflected in their packing behaviour.
They crea… Read More
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Ever been to sea?
If you have, you just might have experienced a bout of seasickness. For landlubbers, the first time on a boat that is rolling an… Read More
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Today we have a special treat—a guest post by my dear friend Veronica Gerber. Be encouraged by her insights into the story of Jesus stilling the storm!… Read More
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Is it ever possible to be too thankful?
Not in my books.
Especially when Thanksgiving Day involves your favourite foods; roast turkey with all th… Read More
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In math, as in sports, mistakes count as permanent marks against your score.
These setbacks are always a lag on your performance, and you struggle to overc… Read More
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Is there life on Mars?
For generations, we earthlings have conjectured about the possible existence of alien life on the planet next door to us… Read More
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When you’re an astronaut about to set foot on a new world, you don’t want an amateur at the helm back at Mission Control on Earth.
That&rsq… Read More
Image of lighthouse on the coast of Newfoundland by Felix Dilly from Pixabay
Transoceanic plane travel has always been fraught with potential problems.
Fuel could run low or a plane co… Read More
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Don’t you love it when someone anticipates your needs?
You feel good when someone makes provision for something you’ll require before the need… Read More
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Are you planning on firing up the grill to barbecue some meat this summer?
Many people believe the key to success is to marinate the meat beforehand.
When… Read More
Peacock butterfly on a flower. Image from Pixabay
If you’re out for a walk in nature, you may not realize how much you’re being tricked.
You may think you’ve got an a… Read More
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You’ve got to love a plant that turns pink in the autumn.
I’m referring to the Euonymus alatus shrub, whose leaves change fr… Read More
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“Why do we have to learn math? We’ll never use it in real life!”
Did you ever say something like that to your teachers in schoo… Read More
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Do you like brownies? How about chocolate cake?
If you do, then you and I are on the same page when it comes to sweets. We… Read More
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Do you enjoy dressing your pet in clothes?
I won’t tell anyone if you do.
There’s something undeniably appealing about seeing a… Read More
Tony and his mustachioed friend Frank. But which is which? Image by Tony Alter on Flickr.
They say that sometimes spouses eventually start to resemble one another.
Some husbands and wi… Read More
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I’ll bet you can!
I’m sure most of us immediately deciphered the title of this post as “Can You Read This?”
But how was your… Read More
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Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables?
I might have opened up a can of worms just by asking, because disagreement has surrounded this issue for generations… Read More
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Sometimes there can be something very powerful right above you, and you’re not even aware of it.
I’ve found this out a few times while… Read More
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“Go suck a lemon!”
Have you ever heard anyone say that?
It means they’re annoyed with you and want you to experience somethin… Read More
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They say elephants never forget; I think the same may be true of cats.
A friend of mine recently downsized by moving into the lower level of her o… Read More
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Whenever I did something wrong as a little girl, I thought I had a surefire way of escaping my parents.
I would hide be… Read More
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When choosing a new place to live, we like things to be move-in ready, don’t we?
We want a home where we don’t need to make any repairs… Read More
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As any traveller knows, hotel staff can make or break your stay.
Especially the staff at the front desk, because they set the tone immediately. W… Read More
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What would you like written on your tombstone?
Maybe you’ve already given some thought as to what your epitaph should be. Perhaps you’d li… Read More
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There is often great beauty in simple things. Take the egg, for instance.
Even a plain white egg is pleasingly shaped, adorably sized, and a perfect b… Read More
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When it comes to yummy treats, children often don’t want to share.
When my father was a little boy, he and his brother would almost come to blows when… Read More
Satellite captures moment of spring equinox. Image by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center via Flickr CC BY-2.0
Welcome to Spring!
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, today marks the v… Read More
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Have you ever put a message in a bottle and then thrown it into the ocean?
More importantly, has anyone ever come across it years later?
Belie… Read More
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What do you see when you look at a tree?
Probably the same things I do: its pleasing shape, the attractiveness of the leaves, its height, or the welcomi… Read More
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As in many northern climes, a favourite pastime of Canadian children in winter is tobogganing.
I did my share of barrelling down snowy slopes on… Read More
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Can storms be beautiful?
Yes, if you’re far enough away from them!
The most distinc… Read More
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!
On this beloved day of the calendar, we celebrate our love for that special someone in our lives. Many of… Read More
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I recently realized that I wasn’t living in the house that I thought I was.
Last summer I moved into a house bearing the number 15… Read More
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The people who staff the complaint department at various businesses must have the patience of Job.
They have to deal with endless custom… Read More
Image of the Milky Way by Evgeni Tcherkasski from Pixabay
Have you seen the Milky Way recently?
If you have, you can count yourself among the fortunate.
Astronomers say that light p… Read More
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What’s your favourite flower?
Even though I certainly love roses, the tulip holds a special place in my heart. It… Read More
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If you want to know how to get into a proper snit, ask a four-year-old.
I would know.
When I was around that age, I got in a snit about something… Read More
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“We’ve got you surrounded!”
This is always a thrilling moment in an action movie: when the authorities announc… Read More
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What’s your favourite Christmas carol?
“Jingle Bells” seems to be at the top of many lists of the top Yuletide songs… Read More
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I’m so pleased to share with you another guest post by my friend Veronica Gerber. I know you’ll be blessed by her wisdom!
W… Read More
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Ever had a time when all your plans were upended?
Joseph certainly did.
The man who would become the earthly father of Jesus probably had his lif… Read More
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Do you have a friend who’s a bit of a screw-up?
No? You’ve got to get one!
Friends who make a shambles of things are amazing, because they ma… Read More
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I have a special treat for visitors to The Faith Cafe today: a guest post by my dear friend Veronica Gerber. I’m sure you’ll be as impressed as… Read More
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Why don’t trees freeze to death in winter?
After all, if you or I stood outside naked for several months in sub-zero temperatures, we’d soon be t… Read More
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What’s the difference between a tart and a torte?
For that matter, what’s the difference between torte-with-an-e and tort… Read More
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As gardeners know, some plants need their best buddies nearby in order to flourish.
It’s been known for centuries that planting certain comb… Read More
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It’s amazing what a cape can do.
Ask any child who puts on a superhero costume for Halloween.
They suddenly feel braver. Their confi… Read More
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Do you ever think that you could have designed this planet a bit better than God did?
Don’t get me wrong. I love the beauty of God’s Creati… Read More
Image of European swift by Kev from Pixabay
What is the ultimate flying machine?
The Concorde? A high-tech fighter jet?
I’d suggest to you that the holder of this title belong… Read More
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Have you ever had a time in your life when God did a work for you that came straight out of left field?
The blessing, provision or miracle he bestowed on y… Read More
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When you come home late at night, isn’t it nice when a family member has left a light on for you?
It shows they care abou… Read More
Cormorant. Image by sharkolot from Pixabay
Pity the poor cormorant.
This ungainly waterfowl is never at the top of anyone’s list of favourite birds.
It looks almost prehistori… Read More
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There’s nothing quite like a perfect fit, is there?
When you buy a piece of clothing that hugs you where it’s suppos… Read More
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How would you feel if you won the lottery?
Pretty amazing, I’d imagine!
And the feelings of joy and gratitude at you… Read More
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Forest fires are fearsome things.
They can lay waste to hundreds of square miles of mature trees and displace wildlife. If they spre… Read More
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Do you ever feel like God couldn’t use you in His service?
Do you think you’re not qualified, because you don’t have any unique gif… Read More
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “You can’t get there from here?”
Said to have originated in the US state of Maine, it’s… Read More
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Just a note to my readers that The Faith Cafe will be taking a short break for the next while.
I’ll look forward to reconnecting with you later i… Read More
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Have you ever heard the phrase “start as you mean to go on”?
Maybe your parent or teacher taught it to you. But what exactly does it mean?… Read More
Old family cookbooks of the author’s.
Do you have a collection of old family recipes or cookbooks?
Many of us are fortunate enough to have such treasures, lovingly passed down to… Read More
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What would cause you to walk away from your greatest success?
It would have to be something pretty compelling, wouldn’t it?
Because people don… Read More
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Before musicians play a piece of music, they get their instruments in tune.
But how do they know which is the true pitch to align with?
The pi… Read More
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When you read a cake or muffin recipe, it will usually instruct you to preheat your oven and get your baking pans prepared before describing how to make the… Read More
Image of ground squirrel by Roy Buri from Pixabay
In a match between a ground squirrel and a deadly rattlesnake, whom would you bet on?
Remember, this is a ground squirrel: it can&rsqu… Read More
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Sometimes, it’s hard to tell if a circumstance is a blessing or a curse.
You’d think it would be easy to know if something w… Read More
Image of milkweed pod and seeds by HeungSoon from Pixabay
Plants are ingenious things.
They have numerous ways of dispersing their seeds to grow new plants, methods that go far beyond… Read More
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What’s your astrological sign? Are you a Libra or a Leo?
Do you read your horoscope daily and make life decisions based on that advice?
Ast… Read More
