In my blog and in our church newsletter I’ve been doing a monthly series about sacred pathways. This is simply a term that refers to the different ways that we connect with God. Up to this point we have looked at 3 pathways and you can read more about those in 3 previous articles from …
I just got back from Florida to a long cool spring. I did manage to miss the ice storm, so that was pretty great. We took it easy, did a few things we wanted to, but mostly relaxed by a pool. We didn’t end up doing everything I wanted, but it really wasn’t a big …
Mid winter can be a pretty down time for many people – even for those who don’t suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Often the temperature is cold so we tend to stay in more, and the sky is grey so we don’t see the sun as much. Jesus taught a parable about difficult seasons of …
As I’ve been reflecting on Christmas an old carol came to my mind. It’s called “I wonder as I wander,” and it’s not very well known today. The words to the first verse are…I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. For poor on’ry people …
I’m learning some things lately about strength. Have you ever noticed how often God brings the same theme up around you again and again when He’s beginning to wake you up to something you need to learn or submit to Him? There’s a number of verses in 1 Corinthians that present to us a paradox …
This summer I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Ethiopia with my whole family. We experienced many new things and we will never forget or regret going. One of our new experiences happened before we even entered the country. I have been on short flights before, but I have never been on a 16 …
So it’s Christmastime and my itunes is decked out with my favourite Christmas playlist, most of our Christmas cards are sent, house has been decorated for a few weeks, we’ve started our family advent readings, baking is almost done – I do none of it, but I do taste test :). I was thinking this …
Thanks for checking out my blog… So here it is, my first post. So I thought I’d explain the name and purpose of this blog as I start into this journey. Have you ever had a moment where you’re stuck inside because it’s raining… it’s a quiet afternoon so you grab yourself a warm drink, …