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
Photo by Nate Johnston on Unsplash Jesus could return today I proclaim this past snowmobile season as the best yet. I can make such a bold statement because, as a passenger, I was able to sit back (literally) and enjoy the ride. I … 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
Respect is necessary in recreation, work, and religion As snowmobilers in Ontario, we are required to buy a snowmobile trail permit through the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) This allows us to legally use the trails and pays for the groomers’ … Continue reading
And how does it compare to wearing glasses? In John 3:3, Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” What does it mean to be born again? The … Continue reading
A deep freeze had descended on our province. Temperatures dipped to intolerable lows overnight but rose gradually over the course of the day — enough for us to take the chance to go for a snowmobile ride. But we had … 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
March 2020 the church doors closed. The worldwide pandemic wreaked havoc on church services across the globe as we were forced to look into virtual options for our spiritual feeding. My church, Causeway Christian Assembly, didn’t miss a beat. Pastor Tracy rose … 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