Often the best way to tell a story, an adventure, is in the present tense. So, you will find some stories “in the rearview mirror”. Past events that have helped shape my present. Stories that are timeless and relatable. I hope they bring some tears, laughter, hope and encouragement to your journey.
Are you ready for Christmas? Oh no, I don't mean the full cleaning of the house, or the shopping and wrapping, or even the baking and decorating. I guess I wasn't clear, so let me try again. Are YOU ready for Christmas? Hmm, no, I don't mean do you have your outfit...
I was just thinking about Christmas—you know, fat man, red suit, "ho ho ho", Jingle Bells, Rudolph, elves Christmas card list, Christmas baking list, Christmas grocery list, Christmas cleaning to do list, Christmas wish lists. Christmas shopping, malls,...
Snow gently falling. Sun streaming through the clouds. Birds busy about the birdfeeders. A massive thick blanket of glistening snow everywhere you look. It’s a Christmas postcard of brilliant white – beautiful. I live in rural Southwestern Ontario, Canada and late...
Some years ago my mum moved from her house of over 4o years to an apartment complex. It was a difficult transition, not only for my mum, but for me and my siblings. We sorted and organized and cleaned and sorted and threw out and sorted and kept and tossed and… You...
“Yuck! I don’t like that!” “How do you know you don’t like it? You haven’t even tried it yet!” How many times have we, as parents, had that frustrating conversation at the dinner table? Something new is on the plate and the child immediately decides he doesn’t like...
"God loves me," Shirley greets Pastor. Her drool-stained coat has seen better days but she doesn't care. She settles in her pew, second from the back Anticipation spreads over her face as someone starts up the aisle. "Hi, I know you! Guess what? It's my birthday. In...
