The War of Independance

I don’t know about everyone else but there are times when I seem to have a fuzzy brain. Usually it is a result of overcommitment, lack of sleep and middle-aged estrogen. Last night, I stood in the kitchen door flicking the light switch, trying to turn off the kitchen light. The problem was that I…

Big, small, orange, colourful, slimy, scaly.  Fish come in all shapes and sizes and people spend hours watching them swim around in circles.  Fish are predictable.  Especially encased in four glass walls.  There are only so many choices a fish can make. Have you ever seen an aquarium in a public place?  What is the…

Anger,frustration, disappointment, anxiety, impatience; these are all emotions that are regularly a part of most everyone’s day. As I’ve grown in my walk with God, I generally have a better handle on these things but admit that there are days when I struggle with them. Years ago, I met a lady who, when I walked…

2.  God communicates with me through the Holy Spirit: If you’ve ever read the book Pinocchio, you will remember little Jiminy Cricket.  Jiminy’s sole ambition was to see the very best for young Pinocchio.  Jiminy encouraged, prodded, protected and interceded on Pinocchio’s behalf.  Pinocchio was trying to become the best boy he could be and…

Exodus 18:18You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.  When we were visiting our son at CMR, we saw a fantastic object lesson in living colour.  Teamwork works! The cadets were charged with accomplishing a variety of different …

My teens spent the weekend at a youth retreat.  These are a great opportunity for fun, fellowship and Scriptural messages dedicated to helping teens grow in their walk with the Lord. I always hear lots of stories of the goings on and the highlights of the messages.  This time, one highlight stood out above the…