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About me - Ed Ostrom

Born and raised in Meadow Lake Saskatchewan.
Completed High School in North Battleford Saskatchewan
Served 38 years as a Salvation Army Officer mostly in Western Canada.
Retired in June 2005, moving to Owen Sound, Ontario.
Now works at Greay Bruce Health Services

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Birth of a child: 1 of 70
Lord, here is Alexander Emmanuel, O come now with him always dwell, We dedicate him now to You, Your abundant work in him do, Come bless his parents now we pray, Give them guidance day by day, Help them bring up their son we pray, Lord Jesus in Your Holy way, Come lay Your hand on him we plead, O Lord meet His ev... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In God's hands: 2 of 97
O Lord I'm in Your hands,The way for me has been planned,Now Lord in all I do,My way I commit to You,Bring peace to my heart,Serenity to me impart,I cast on You my care,Come, Your life with me now share,Now with what I must face,Help me face it with Your grace,O Lord I'm in Your hands,In You my heart takes its stand,More than... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Darkness: 5 of 227
She's faced much darkness in her life,Hounded by confusion and strife,Ripped apart by shame's sharp edged blade,By guilt's accusations laid,Her life is empty and forlorn,As on her heart burdens are borne;She has sought for relief in a glass,Trying to hide feelings that last.O come now Higher Power,Visit her this very hour!Com... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Is the Christmas tree a religious symbol?: 1 of 43
Is the Christmas tree a religious symbol? My response is "Yes" ... and "No!" I don't think that the Christmas Tree was ever intended to be a religious symbol , in fact its history can be traced to pagan roots; but I believe that the Christmas tree is deeply spiritual. I love to turn out all the lights in the house, plug in th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Funerals: Not for everyone: 1 of 42
In the past when a person passed away a funeral or memorial service was held. Today more and more people are opting not to have funerals. There are probably a myriad of reasons why this is so. Among reasons I can think of are the financial outlay that is required to hold a special service for a deceased person. Secondly we... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Past, present and future: 2 of 80
Help me to see past my present pain,And trace the rainbow through the rain,Let me see beyond the hurt and the sorrow,And catch a glimpse of a better tomorrow,As with my inner struggles I cope,May I find a new sense of on going hope,As the mighty winds keep a tree tall and long,May my troubles ultimately make me strong,Ahead t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Easter: 1 of 40
O Lord on this Resurrection day,Come and help me know You now I pray,Here in this very trying hour,Let me know more of Your power,O now make me conformable unto You,Bring glory to You in all I do;"Lord let me know You! "is my heart's plea:O Lord Jesus come and have Your way in me..- Based on Philippians 3: 10 ""That I may kno... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Heroes: 1 of 31
I have had a number of heroes and mentors in my life. Most of them I have never met in person .Many of them lived on planet earth over a century ago. I have never met them "face to face, nor have I rub skin with them, but I have communed heart to heart with them by the means of the written page. What they wrote; what they cra... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Talking with God: 1 of 31
O God I now humbly pray, Softly talk to You today, O Lord I thirst for You, Come my dry spirit renew, Like a panting deer seeking water, My heart seeks You Heavenly Father, Come afresh, renew my mind, In You Lord refreshment may I find, Have Your way in me I pray, Sanctify Your servant today. (Based on Psalm 42:1). More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My inner struggle: 2 of 55
Help me be willing today,To take risks along the way,If my recovery I hope to maintain,I need to recall "nothing ventured is nothing gained!"Now Recovery may I embrace,As Life's problems I boldly face,As this mountain I now climb,The joy of victory may I find,Help me boldly face my struggles today,And seek to overcome along R... More..