Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi The apostle, Paul, is one of my favourite Bible characters. He is the author of the saying, “to live is Christ to die is gain”. Once a persecutor of Christians, … Continue reading
Photo by Nick Castelli on Unsplash But gave me a foundation I appreciated later in life Although my family attended Immaculate Conception church, my high school was connected with the church down the road and held all graduations and sacramental ceremonies there. Officially … Continue reading
March 1st, 2023 Free on Amazon Free on Amazon About the Book Heather Williams wanted to be a good mom. She did her best to provide for her daughter’s physical, mental, and social well-being. But when her daughter reveals a … Continue reading
Photo by Robert Bye on Unsplash In the 80s, teenagers in Ontario could write a test to obtain a driver’s license at age 16. Called a “365” this license allowed you to drive with a licensed driver in the car with you. For … Continue reading
Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash Teenage Suicide I used to think I had a split personality. One personality was my “outside self” that I showed the world. An over-achiever, A-student, always smiling. The other personality was my “inside self.” I kept this … Continue reading
Photo by lilartsy on Unsplash I could’ve saved years of torment had I not given in to temptation At the young age of 12, I smoked my first cigarette. I shared the stolen smoke with my girlfriend, her brother, and my brother in … Continue reading
It boils down to trusting the driver A few years ago, my hubby and I traded in my snowmobile and his snowmobile for a new more comfortable touring sled that has a 2-up seat. A 2-up seat allows for two … Continue reading
Photo by Naassom Azevedo on Unsplash Is there a difference between the two? The first Bible verse I ever committed to memory was my life verse, Philippians 4:6–7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with … Continue reading
Photo by Isaac Quesada on Unsplash And learned a hard lesson instead In 1985, I joined Junior Achievement (JA) with my friend, Monica. JA was a program to help youth learn about running a business. Fifteen students met weekly in a small building … Continue reading
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash I miss the days of decreed Sunday closures We traveled six hours north to arrive in Quebec for a four-night snowmobile vacation. Our friends followed close behind and booked the same hotel with a room adjacent to … Continue reading