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
Church is not meant to be a spectator sport I drove my own snowmobile for over 20 years but recently gave up my sled in favour of riding on the back of my hubby’s. Riding on the back of a … Continue reading
I wasn’t prepared. My daughter broke out in a sweat on our drive to church. She rolled down the window to cool herself while I sat shivering in the back seat. Any other day in March, it would’ve been fine … Continue reading
Discovering what Jesus meant in Matthew 6:33 I’ve never liked memorization and lost every match when playing the Memory game. But as I approach my mid-50s, I’ve committed to improving my brain by playing Sudoku, word searches, and memorization. I’ve … Continue reading
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been 6 months since my last confession. These are my sins. As I stood in line with my classmates, I repeated this phrase over and over in my mind. Anxiety filled … Continue reading
The night I faced my worst imaginable fear Daylight Saving Time ends. Darkness begins. November. I’ve never really liked November. The colourful leaves have dropped, and the sun has lost its warmth. My best friend from university died in a … Continue reading
I guessed her age to be 17. She had dark brown, shoulder-length hair, and tattoos on both forearms. She seemed a bit standoffish. She may have been shy. We exchanged pleasantries but not much more. She was in my life … Continue reading
Over a year ago, my 7-month-old granddaughter passed away quietly in her sleep. Since that horrific day, the support of family, friends, neighbours, and acquaintances has been incredible. They’ve offered food, shoulders to cry on, and kind words. And I … Continue reading
I squeezed her chunky thighs. I breathed in her lavender scent. I snuggled into her neck. I brushed against her soft hair. I played peek-a-boo with her blankie. I returned her to her grandma. I smiled to mask my pain. … Continue reading
I was there … When your head passed through the birth canal and you crowned When you splashed the tub water during your bath time When you cooed, gurgled, and babbled When you smiled at me from across the room … Continue reading